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A Critical Discussion of the Efficacy of Using Visual Learning Aids from the Internet to Promote Understanding, Illustrated with Examples Explaining the Daniell Voltaic Cell
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Eilks, Ingo; Witteck, Torsten; Pietzner, Verena – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2009
This paper discusses what chemistry students might see while working with animations found on the Internet and how these electronic illustrations can potentially interact to reinforce rather than resolve misconceptions about chemical principles that a student may possess. The Daniell voltaic cell serves as an example to illustrate the ways in…
Descriptors: Visual Learning, Visual Aids, Chemistry, Internet
Learning by Viewing versus Learning by Doing: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Principled Learning Environments
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Clark, Ruth Colvin; Mayer, Richard E. – Performance Improvement, 2008
A learner-centered approach is a central feature of instruction based on a constructivist learning model. However, there is some confusion regarding the requirement for behavioral activity as a prerequisite for a learner-centered environment. We offer evidence in this article that some types of behavioral activity can interfere with cognitive…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Active Learning, Learning Processes, Teaching Methods
Using Realia in Instruction.
Blanton, Lloyd H.; And Others – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1980
Seven articles in this issue focus on the use of realia in instruction. Authors discuss reasons why realia effectively motivate students and enhance learning; the place of realia in supervised occupational experience programs; the importance of real-life experiences to vocational agriculture; and student teaching as a reality experience. (SK)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Classroom Techniques, Demonstrations (Educational), Experiential Learning