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Schrader, David L.; Sole, John – Educational Facility Planner, 2009
There is a case to be made for the integration of the Project Based Service Learning (PBSL) process and the design and construction of educational facilities. A growing body of research supports the notion that the formulaic educational system of the last hundred years may no longer serve the learning styles of new and future generations. Their…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Service Learning, Educational Facilities, Teaching Methods
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Geerligs, Titus – Instructional Science, 1994
Examines problem-based small-group discussions and describes a study conducted in The Netherlands that investigated the thoughts of students, both content-related and non-task related, through a thought sampling method. Highlights include categories of students' thoughts; validity measures; and results of student questionnaires. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Group Discussion, Measures (Individuals)
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Goffin, Stacie G.; Tull, Claudia Q. – Young Children, 1985
Differentiates between problem solving and academic learning. The importance of problem-solving possibilities and the characteristics of good problems are discussed. Defines the teacher's role in problem-solving situations and in creating problem-solving possibilities. Delineates four types of problems on the basis of the responses they encourage:…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Enrichment
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Dlugos, Peter – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2003
Explores ways in which conventional assignments can be modified and expanded to include critical thinking and writing vis-a-vis the main concepts of the course. Argues for engaging students' pre-existing ideas in order to incorporate new ideas into class content. Presents course exercises and grading rubrics that can serve as formative assessments…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking, Lesson Plans