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Mowling, Claire M.; Sims, Sandra K. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2021
The purpose of this article is to provide (1) declarative knowledge on metacognition, (2) procedural knowledge on how to design metacognitive learning experiences for both teacher candidates and their students, and (3) strategic/conditional knowledge on when to use these metacognitive strategies. Educators can teach, develop, and support…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Preservice Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Physical Education
Morton, Crystal – Equity Assistance Center Region III, Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, 2022
When asked about school mathematics, students rarely describe it as meaningful or relevant. Research shows that students are more engaged when they are challenged to think critically, and can connect the content to their lived experiences. This "Equity Tool" is designed to assist educators in reviewing curricula to determine if it…
Descriptors: Guides, Equal Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Curriculum
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Ozley, Raymond R.; Wang, Tiffany R.; Ford, Sherry Greenwood; Hardig, Sally Bennett – Communication Teacher, 2017
Courses: Senior Seminar. Objectives: (1) To provide graduating students a semester-long capstone experience where they can apply communication theories/skills in a professional context. (2) To create a capstone project that contributes to programmatic assessment.
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Capacity Building, Professional Development, Learning Experience
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Makarius, Erin E. – Management Teaching Review, 2017
Edutainment, while seemingly a new and trending idea, is quite simply the combination of education and entertainment, or improving learning by making it more engaging. What began as a way to teach children concepts in a fun way (e.g., School House Rock) has evolved into an integration of technology, design, and academics (e.g., TED talks).…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Learning Experience, Educational Technology, Administrator Education
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Yazdanpanah, Ramin – English Teaching Forum, 2019
Teaching in Vietnam recently, I had opportunities to work with some amazing students and teachers. Being in such a position lent itself well to cultural exchanges inside and outside the classroom. However, it was clear to me, to my colleagues, and I believe to the majority of students that there was a need to dig deeper--to move beyond the…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Foreign Countries, Active Learning, English (Second Language)
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Pham, Huynh Phu Quy – English Teaching Forum, 2017
There is no doubt that pair/group work is an integral part of language learning because it not only provides a unique opportunity for students to improve an array of skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, but also enables them to experience a diversity of personalities and perspectives. Frequent exposure to a wide range of…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
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Maker, C. J. – Gifted Education International, 2016
In this article, the author describes a different theory of multiple abilities, the Prism Model, developed with Usanee Anuruthwong from Thailand, and further evolved with Belle Wallace from the UK and Leonie Kronborg from Australia. Using this model, insights gained will be shared that have been gained from working with children and adults from…
Descriptors: Ability, Religious Factors, Problem Solving, American Indians
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Elwood, Susan A. – Research in Higher Education Journal, 2014
An inquiry-based, cross-course, collaborative structure is being implemented toward a graduate program's goals of using project-based learning as a consistent, core learning experience in each course cycle. This paper focuses upon the course collaborative structure and the two key forms of assessment used in each collaborative cycle: a progressive…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Cooperative Learning, Student Projects, Active Learning
Billett, Stephen; Henderson, Amanda; Choy, Sarojni; Dymock, Darryl; Kelly, Ann; Smith, Ray; James, Ian; Beven, Fred; Lewis, Jason – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2012
Continuing education and training is an emerging priority for the nation's tertiary education and training system. Changing work, new work requirements, an ageing workforce and lengthening working lives are some of the factors now influencing this priority. Yet, many of the purposes and processes of the Australian tertiary education and training…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Continuing Education, Postsecondary Education, Education Work Relationship
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Schwarzmueller, April – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
This article details a multi-modal active learning experience to help students understand elements of social categorization. Each student in a group dynamics course observed two groups in conflict and identified examples of in-group bias, double-standard thinking, out-group homogeneity bias, law of small numbers, group attribution error, ultimate…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Active Learning, Group Dynamics, Classification
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Hall, Simin; Jones, Brett D.; Amelink, Catherine; Hu, Deyu – Journal of Effective Teaching, 2013
The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and implementation phases of online graduate nuclear engineering courses that are part of the Graduate Nuclear Engineering Certificate program at Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech restarted its nuclear engineering program in the Fall of 2007 with 60 students, and by 2009, the enrollment had grown…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Engineering Education, Nuclear Energy, Program Descriptions
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Falk-Ross, Francine; Linder, Roberta – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2009
Students in intermediate and middle level grades are often caught up in the exciting visual images and auditory stimuli that are a part of all their everyday communication and learning experiences. As a group of students who are growing intellectually and socially in the midst of, and through, predominantly media messages, they require reading and…
Descriptors: Literacy, Student Needs, Educational Practices, Media Literacy
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Fox, Cecilia M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2007
Three local colleges in the Lehigh Valley collaborate on a service-learning project called Brain Awareness Day to enhance neuroscience literacy among the public regarding the functions of the brain and benefits of brain research. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Service Learning, Brain, Learning Experience, Literacy
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Chapman, Carolyn; King, Rita – Journal of Staff Development, 2005
Differentiated instruction adapts learning to the students' unique differences. It focuses on the diverse needs of the individual learners. It is stated, that the first step in developing a differentiated instructional program is to provide an introduction to the philosophy and an overview of the benefits for learners. After the introductory…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Faculty Development, Educational Environment, Learning Experience
Roberson, Donald N., Jr. – 2002
A study addressed the impact of the travel experience on the older traveler and when such experiences may be transformative. It explored the experiences of four older and experienced travelers. Research questions were: What types of experiences travelers identified? In what ways transformative experience was manifested? What conditions seemed to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Structures, Educational Research
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