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Student-Designed Experiments: A Pedagogical Design for Introductory Science Labs
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Coker, Jeffrey Scott – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2017
Despite numerous calls for science education to be driven by authentic investigation, many laboratory experiences continue to consist of disconnected weekly units during which students carry out instructions that lead to some predetermined finding. This study developed and evaluated a pedagogical design for introductory biology labs where students…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Science Laboratories, Science Experiments, Student Projects
Teaching Three-Dimensional Structural Chemistry Using Crystal Structure Databases. 3. The Cambridge Structural Database System: Information Content and Access Software in Educational Applications
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Battle, Gary M.; Allen, Frank H.; Ferrence, Gregory M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2011
Parts 1 and 2 of this series described the educational value of experimental three-dimensional (3D) chemical structures determined by X-ray crystallography and retrieved from the crystallographic databases. In part 1, we described the information content of the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) and discussed a representative teaching subset of…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Chemistry, Computer Software, Learning Modules
Implementing and Assessing 4-H Educational Activity Kits for Children
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Scheer, Scott D.; Yeske, Janine; Zimmer, Bruce – Journal of Extension, 2011
Educational activity kits were developed and implemented through a statewide effort for 4-H Youth Development Extension programs serving 5-8 year-old children. The purpose of the kits was to promote life skills in children and assess the learning environment. Data was collected based on the observations of 577 children across 22 counties. Findings…
Descriptors: Caring, Learning Activities, Youth Programs, Extension Education
BEST in CLASS: A Classroom-Based Model for Ameliorating Problem Behavior in Early Childhood Settings
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Vo, Abigail; Sutherland, Kevin S.; Conroy, Maureen A. – Grantee Submission, 2012
As more young children enter school settings to attend early childhood programs, early childhood teachers and school psychologists have been charged with supporting a growing number of young children with chronic problem behaviors that put them at risk for the development of emotional/behavioral disorders (EBDs). There is a need for effective,…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Best Practices, At Risk Students
Using Technology to Blend Teaching and Basic Research
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McLaughlin, Jacqueline – Science Teacher, 2006
In this article, the author discusses the CHANCE (Connecting Humans and Nature in the Costa Rican Environment) program, a coordinated effort between The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education that trains 9th- through 12th-grade teachers to be more like scientists and develop a unique, pedagogical tool for…
Descriptors: Scientists, High School Students, Teacher Improvement, Foreign Countries
The Effective Use of Observation as a Diagnostic Technique: Diagnostic Learning Package 8. Description of Teacher Inservice Education Materials.
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National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1977
A teacher education program that uses direct observation to help teachers determine children's abilities, disabilities, learning styles, self-concept, and interests is described. Topics covered include direct observation, motivational activities, physical health, assessing pupil social interactions, and auditory and visual reception. Information…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Informal Assessment
Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Web-based Learning Modules for University Students.
Weston, Tim J.; Barker, Lecia – Educational Technology, 2001
Explains how to design, implement, and evaluate self-contained Web-based learning modules for university students. Discusses remote access for distance education; interactivity; multimedia; student control of learning; content; intended audience; scaffolding; individualized feedback via online assessment; navigation; collaboration and expertise;…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Behavioral Objectives, Content Analysis, Distance Education