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Download full textOrey, Michael A.; Nelson, Wayne A. – 1994
The characteristics and elements of situated learning are described, along with some approaches that use this perspective. Situated cognition proposes a radically different explanation of learning that conceives of it largely as a social phenomenon rather than a process occurring within the mind of the individual. Situated learning requires…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cooperation, Educational Practices, Educational Theories
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Direct linkLeo-Nyquist, David – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 2001
Dewey-inspired educational progressivism in the early 20th century is generally seen as an urban phenomenon. This article traces a tradition of rural progressivism during 1910-50, centered at Teachers College in New York City, and explores the implications of that tradition for educators and rural education reformers today. (Contains 47…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Practices, Learner Controlled Instruction, Place Based Education
Page, Tom; Thorsteinsson, Gisli – Journal of Educational Technology, 2007
The focus of this literature review addresses the opportunities that new media can have for design and technology education at the university level. Advances in public and technology interaction has changed drastically with the impact of New Media and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). This research investigates the role of New…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Education, Design, Literature Reviews
2001
Studies and reports examining the problems associated with adult literacy and efforts to address those problems were reviewed to identify lessons for adult literacy programs in Canada and elsewhere. Low literacy levels were linked to above-average rates of personal and/or learning difficulties, low self-esteem, associated social problems, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Henry, John; Mitchell, John; Young, Susan – 2001
Significant developments have occurred in the field of professional development (PD) in Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector in the past 10 years. During the early 1990s, work-based learning (WBL) became the preferred model for PD in the VET sector. Research sponsored by the National Staff Development Committee of the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adoption (Ideas), Definitions, Educational Practices
Dilworth, Robert L.; Willis, Verna J. – 2003
This book provides information and strategies on how adult educators can integrate action learning concepts in their teaching practice. The book defines action learning as going beyond the traditional idea of "learn by doing" and applies it to various organizational cultures and educational contexts. Chapter 1 introduces the origins of action…
Descriptors: Action Research, Active Learning, Adult Development, Adult Education
