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Direct linkPoulin, Jessica; Ramamurthy, Bina; Dittmar, Katharina – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2013
Population genetics is fundamental to understanding evolutionary theory, and is taught in most introductory biology/evolution courses. Many students are unaware that understanding this topic requires pertinent knowledge
of mathematics and consequently struggle with the subject. As a response to this problem, a virtual tool (Pop!World) was…
Descriptors: Genetics, Evolution, Learning Modules, Introductory Courses
Tomkinson, Bland; Hutt, Ian – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate online problem-based learning (PBL) as a route to achieving sustainability education using sponsored projects. Design/methodology/approach: The Royal Academy of Engineering sponsored project at Manchester; to foster education in sustainability through inter-disciplinary problem-based approaches,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Problem Based Learning, Sustainability, Pilot Projects
Schwab, Charles V.; Freeman, Steven A. – Journal of Extension, 2011
An important component of the safe operation of agricultural equipment is the ability to read and understand universal symbols. The Internet educational module is designed to help participants recognize these symbols. The impact of using it was evaluated using a field trial study. Assessment consisted of pre- and post-tests. Youth who had access…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Instructional Materials, Internet, Agricultural Education
Faulk, Debbie; Parker, Francine; Lazenby, Ramona; Morris, Arlene – Educational Gerontology, 2008
There are little data regarding Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) roles in long-term care settings and how the roles might be expanded or changed to meet the unique needs of the elderly. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive study was to determine if an increase in knowledge occurred in LPN care providers after implementation of a 32-hour…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Learning Modules, Scores, Pilot Projects
Paten, Cheryl J. K.; Palousis, Nicholas; Hargroves, Karlson; Smith, Michael – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2005
Purpose: While a number of universities in Australia have embraced concepts such as project/problem-based learning and design of innovative learning environments for engineering education, there has been a lack of national guidance on including sustainability as a "critical literacy" into all engineering streams. This paper was presented…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Engineering Education, Engineering, Foreign Countries
Harrison, Lin; Griggs, Martha – 1983
To determine the role of vocational education in enhancing private sector productivity in the Sedalia, Missouri area, the feasibility of a program to assist business and industry in productivity awareness, assessment, and improvement was evaluated. Based on data from six area business and industry representatives who agreed to complete a survey…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Programs, Community Colleges, Economic Development
