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Direct linkRata, Elizabeth; McPhail, Graham; Barrett, Brian – Curriculum Journal, 2019
The article discusses the link between a curriculum based on academic subjects derived from disciplinary knowledge and a progressive pedagogy that endeavours to engage students from all backgrounds with it. Section 1 describes the realist theory of knowledge which justifies the argument for this accommodation between curriculum and pedagogy.…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Teaching Methods, Academic Education, Educational Theories
Horowitz, Gail – Journal of Experimental Education, 2010
This qualitative study investigated the achievement goal orientations of a group of all male pre-med students attending a small, urban undergraduate college. Semi-structured interviews examined under what circumstances students adopted extrinsic goals, mastery goals, or a mixture of the two. Findings indicated that while nearly all students…
Descriptors: Premedical Students, Goal Orientation, Interviews, Qualitative Research
Ong, Eng Tek; Ruthven, Kenneth – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2010
A recent reform initiative in the Malaysian educational system has sought to develop "Smart schools", intended to better prepare students for adult life in a developing economy and to increase the flow of young people prepared for scientific and technological careers. The study reported in this paper examined lower-secondary science…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Observation, Science Process Skills, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedLetcher, Stephen V. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes a group-based mastery learning program emphasizing mandatory passing of an examination at the end of each unit. A student has four chances to earn a grade of 85 percent on each examination. Reports results for three semesters and includes evaluations from students and the instructor. Eight references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Course Organization, Higher Education
Mei, Dolores M.; And Others – 1985
The Mastery Learning (ML) program in New York City high schools allows teachers to divide course curriculum for English, science and social studies into small learning units which pupils master at their own speed. After a number of units have been completed, summative tests are given. Program goals include better attendance, achievement, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Classroom Techniques, English Instruction
Download full textNew York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Office of Educational Assessment. – 1987
During 1985-86 the School Community Education Program (also known as the Umbrella Program), funded by the New York State Legislature, provided a variety of educational and training experiences to some 25,871 participants, including pre-kindergarten children and their parents; and students, teachers and supervisors from kindergarten through grade…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking
