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Mishra, Punya; Koehler, Matthew J.; Henriksen, Danah – Educational Technology, 2011
This article examines the concept of transformative learning, with a focus on the importance of trans-disciplinary thinking (cognitive skills that cross disciplines) and new technologies in creating 21st century learning and transformative teaching. The article introduces the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework as a way…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Thinking Skills, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Fairfield-Sonn, James W.; Kolluri, Bharat; Rogers, Annette; Singamsetti, Rao – American Journal of Business Education, 2009
This paper examines several ways in which teaching effectiveness and student learning in an undergraduate Business Statistics course can be enhanced. First, we review some key concepts in Business Statistics that are often challenging to teach and show how using real data sets assist students in developing deeper understanding of the concepts.…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Statistics, Business Administration Education, Curriculum Enrichment
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Sigler, Ellen A.; Saam, Julie – Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2006
Education researchers suggest that teacher education candidates be taught that meaningful learning is essential and that conceptual understanding be infused into all lessons. However, many teacher candidates are unable to successfully develop conceptual level lesson plans and some are unable to differentiate between skills and concepts. The…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Teaching Methods, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education