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Andrews, Thomas P. – Journal of Economic Education, 2002
Describes a modified version of the Paper River exercise that appeared in the spring 1999 journal issue. Illustrates the application of the Coase theorem for solving an externality problem. Indicates students share a single productive resource and work in groups rather than pairs as they did in the earlier version. (JEH)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Economics, Economics Education
Vogel, Nancy – 2001
Fifth in a series designed to provide early childhood educators with ideas and strategies for applying High/Scope principles, this idea book focuses on the plan-do-review process. Chapter 1 of the book describes the components of the plan-do-review process and explains its importance, discusses how the process fits into the daily routine, and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education
Dick, Janet M.; Doody, Mary J. – 1990
This manual offers alternatives to high school sociology teachers who wish to enhance their teaching by moving beyond the traditional lecture approach. Exercises and applications directly involve the students in several areas of sociological research. The chapters have several exercises and applications in addition to student activity sheets.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Demography, High Schools
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Hess, Gerald F. – Journal of Legal Education, 1999
One of a series of articles on principles of good practice in legal education, this article focuses on the importance of encouraging active learning. Considers why active learning is important, identifies barriers to active learning, and suggests some active learning methods in legal education, including Socratic dialog, discussion, writing,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, College Instruction, Educational Practices
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McNeal, Ann P. – College Teaching, 1998
Describes active learning activities that can be useful in college faculty development workshops, including three activity types: introductory exercises (personal introductions, goal-setting, warm-ups); problem-solving activities (brainstorming, hands-on exercises, reflection); and closure (consolidating concepts, cognitive mapping,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Brainstorming, Class Activities, Classroom Environment
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Hickey, M. Gail – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1997
Outlines an instructional unit where students construct culture kits illustrating a specific culture. Culture kits are constructed out of realia and other material including maps, travel brochures, photographs, newspapers, souvenirs, and other items. Discusses collecting these items and possible multicultural applications. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Cultural Awareness
Katz, Lilian G.; Chard, Sylvia C. – 1989
A project is an in-depth study of a particular topic that one or more children undertake, and consists of exploring the topic or theme such as "building a house" over a period of days or weeks. This book introduces the project approach and suggests applications and examples of this approach in action. Chapters are: (1) "Profile of…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Class Activities, Early Childhood Education
Katz, Lilian G.; Chard, Sylvia C. – 2000
Noting that much has happened in the field of early childhood education during the 10 years since publication of the first edition of "The Project Approach," this new edition re-introduces the project approach and suggests applications and examples of the approach in action. Notable additions to this second edition include: (1) two new…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Class Activities, Early Childhood Education
Marlowe, Bruce A.; Page, Marilyn L. – 1998
This book addresses key issues that teachers raise about creating and sustaining constructivist classrooms, providing practical tips, techniques, and examples to allow step-by-step implementation of constructivism and ongoing evaluation of student progress. The book gives directions for use at any grade level and includes checklists to evaluate…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Change Strategies, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques