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Hackmann, Donald G.; Valentine, Jerry W. – 1998
This monograph, the second in a series intended as a resource for middle-level leaders, highlights three successful approaches that support student involvement in learning: problem-based learning, service learning, and student-led conferencing. Each approach is reported to have its roots in constructivism, which allows students to apply classroom…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities

Coleman, Mary Ruth – Gifted Child Today, 2001
This article discusses ways that sophistication can be incorporated into the curriculum to address the needs of gifted learners. Educators are urged to use questions, integrated curriculum, problem-based learning, independent and self-directed study projects, and mentor experiences to facilitate the exploration of ideas beyond the scope of the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Independent Study
Drake, Susan M. – 1998
This book offers detailed descriptions of different approaches to curriculum integration and applies them to elementary, middle, and high school settings. Eight chapters in the book include: (1) "What Is Integrated Curriculum and Why Is It Important?" which sets the current context, and, by applying the story model, concludes that…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Theories
Torp, Linda; Sage, Sara – 1998
Problem-based learning (PBL) is an experiential form of learning centered around the collaborative investigation and resolution of "messy, real-world" problems. This book offers opportunities to learn about problem-based learning from the perspectives of teachers, students, parents, administrators, and curriculum developers. Chapter 1 tells…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Iatridis, Panayotis G. – 1990
An innovative curriculum called the "Regional Center Alternative Pathway," recently adopted by the Northwest Center for Medical Education (part of Indiana University's School of Medicine), is presented. The curriculum combines the traditional structure's didactic approach with a new problem-based tutorial curriculum. In this curriculum…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Higher Education

Bernstein, Peter; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1995
A study of a new University of Toronto medical school problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum found that students (n=207) and faculty (n=15) had more favorable attitudes toward PBL after direct experience with it than before. Recommendations are made for other schools and programs wishing to implement PBL curricula. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Glasgow, Neal A. – 1997
This is a step-by-step guide to designing problem-based learning across the curriculum. Contents show teachers how to develop student-centered, problem-based curriculum, manage student projects across a range of subjects and disciplines, assess projects using portfolios, and involve community members as project mentors. Numerous examples are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach

Abrahamson, Stephen – Journal of Dental Education, 1998
Discussion of issues in implementation of problem-based curricula in health professions schools lists some obstacles, offers guidelines for planning the implementation process, describes the use of the guidelines in implementation at one medical school, and outlines some essential elements for success, including administrative support, a…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Dental Schools
Stepanek, Jennifer – 1999
This booklet offers teachers a variety of strategies and resources for providing different levels of content and activities that will challenge all students, including gifted learners. It begins by discussing evolving definitions of giftedness and theories of intelligence. Means of identifying gifted students and indicators of mathematical and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Classroom Environment