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Van Domelen, Dave – Physics Teacher, 2010
It's always hard to know what to expect when bringing computers into an educational setting, as things are always changing. Student skills with computers are different today than they were 10 years ago, and 20 years ago almost counts as an alien world. Still, one hopes that some of these changes result in positive trends, such as student attitudes…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Demonstration Programs, Gender Differences, Physics
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Tiemann, Kathleen A.; Badahdah, Abdallah M.; Pedersen, Daphne E. – Teaching Sociology, 2009
The sociological literature on teaching and learning includes a number of discussions devoted to the importance of multicultural education. Much of this literature encourages educators to revise the curriculum and shows how the experience of multicultural education can stimulate student's sociological imaginations. To this end, some scholars have…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sociology, Multicultural Education, Curriculum Development
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Halgas, Jordan T. L.; Stoner, Mark R. – Journal of Legal Studies Education, 2007
"Although the description of mentorships can be traced back to ancient Greek history," most of the empirical research on mentorships has been conducted within the past two decades. Such research has tended to focus on the relationship itself--an intense, personal bond that spans a spectrum of activities and time. This article, however,…
Descriptors: Mentors, Cooperation, Greek, Problem Solving
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Erlandson, Karen – Communication Teacher, 2005
Research exploring language use has identified several language features that differentiate men and women. Research also concludes that men's and women's writing are rated differently as well, with women's writing rated higher on socio-emotional and aesthetic quality and men's writing rated higher on dynamism. Despite these differences, casual…
Descriptors: Females, Research Methodology, Gender Differences, Males
Klein, Arthur J. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1920
For the purpose of this bulletin, extension classes are defined as classes organized to meet the needs of persons who are not resident students of an educational institution. Four kinds of extension classes may be distinguished--ordinary classes, short-course classes, lecture classes, and group or club study classes. This grouping is somewhat…
Descriptors: Educational History, Extension Education, College Instruction, Courses