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Richard Harris; Pam Birtill; Madeleine Pownall – Psychology Learning and Teaching, 2024
Psychological literacy is an approach to teaching which encourages students to consider their subject knowledge in 'real world' applied contexts (i.e. in student's lives beyond university), which may be professional, personal, or societal. 'Real world' here refers to the application of psychological knowledge and skills to students' personal,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Psychological Studies, Global Approach
Hollylynne S. Lee; Emily P. Thrasher; Matt Grossman; Gemma F. Mojica; Bruce Graham; Adrian Kuhlman – Grantee Submission, 2023
This paper presents the design of an innovative platform to support teachers' personalized learning related to teaching statistics and data science in grades 6-12 (http://instepwithdata.org). Through a study of 32 pilot users, the authors describe how teachers utilized supports such as personalization surveys, tracking of progress on a dashboard,…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Faculty Development, Statistics Education, Data Science
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Bruehl, Margaret; Pan, Denise; Ferrer-Vinent, Ignacio J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
This paper describes curriculum modules developed for first-year general chemistry laboratory courses that use scientific literature and creative experiment design to build information literacy in a student-centered learning environment. Two curriculum units are discussed: Exploring Scientific Literature and Design Your Own General Chemistry…
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Chemistry, College Freshmen, Student Centered Curriculum
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Jones, Robyn; Morgan, Kevin; Harris, Kerry – Sport, Education and Society, 2012
Despite evidence that experience within practical coaching contexts serves as the principal knowledge source for coaches, academic (and professional) coach education programmes continue to be heavily taught along didactic lines. Such courses are often considered as fine in theory but divorced from the gritty realities of practice. The aim of this…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Evidence, Communities of Practice, Action Research
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Kondo, Mutsumi; Ishikawa, Yasushige; Smith, Craig; Sakamoto, Kishio; Shimomura, Hidenori; Wada, Norihisa – ReCALL, 2012
This paper reports a project in which researchers at universities in Japan explored the use of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) practices by developing a learning module intended to help improve students' scores on the TOEIC Listening and Reading Tests. MALL practices are currently being developed at universities in Japan because almost…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Teaching Methods, Informal Education
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Pedersen, Susan; Arslanyilmaz, Abdurrahman; Williams, Douglas – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2009
Teachers' implementation of a problem-based learning (PBL) program was examined to determine both how they assessed student learning and their reasons for these assessment practices. Ten 6th grade science teachers used Alien Rescue, a computer-based PBL module, with their students for approximately three weeks. Interviews, observations, and…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Learning Modules, Science Teachers, Grade 6
Stall, Patricia; Elsbree, Anne Rene; Lawler, Brian R. – Online Submission, 2010
The purpose of this qualitative research was to develop professional dispositions in secondary pre-service teachers. Throughout the one year credential program, we infused a repetitive and deliberate learning sequence directed at practicing habits of reflection. Scenarios, case studies, role plays, simulations and discussions included questions,…
Descriptors: Student Teacher Attitudes, Learning Modules, Student Development, Preservice Teachers
Watson, Jerry J.; Snider, Bill C. – School Media Quarterly, 1981
Measures the impact of an instructional censorship unit on the book selection behavior of adults when selecting literature for a children's book collection. This study of undergraduate and graduate library science and education majors suggests that proper instruction may alleviate fear of censorship problems. A sample module is included. (RAA)
Descriptors: Adults, Censorship, Childrens Literature, College Students
McLachlan, Jeffrey E.; Wood, Vivienne – 1994
A modular system for undergraduate programs was implemented in three degree programs at Napier University in Scotland. This paper describes the degree course structure prior to 1992-93 and factors leading to change, including university response to government policy encouraging wider access to higher education. A rationale for modularization is…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Flexible Scheduling
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Langley, William M.; Bowman, Barbara L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes a study to determine (1) if introductory biology students (N=417) could master ecological concepts and improve their attitudes toward their immediate surroundings using a new unit, and (2) the best instructional format, with lecture materials brought inside or individualized instruction in the field via an audio-tutorial format.…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Biology, College Science, Ecology
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Jones, Cliff; Strivens, Janet – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1991
Unit accreditation is presented as a form of assessment that motivates students and gives insight into the learning process. Units of accreditation are programs of work written as discrete modules that students complete for curriculum credit. Two case studies illustrate the development of unit accreditation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Credits, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
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Fierle, Karen; Reardon, Robert – Journal of Career Education, 1979
Describes a study conducted at the Curricular-Career Information Service, Florida State University, Tallahassee, to develop a leisure planning module using the LEAP (Leisure Education Advancement Project) of the National Recreation and Park Association and to determine the module's effect on students' changing leisure awareness. (MF)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Planning
1977
Presented is a collection of instructional program units, or mini-workshops, developed by the coordinators and resource personnel working in Project Talented and Gifted and used by students participating in the project at the elementary and secondary level. Sections on each topic usually cover objectives and outlines of each session in the…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Education, Gifted
1977
Presented is a collection of instructional program units, or mini-workshops, developed by the coordinators and resource personnel working in Project Talented and Gifted and used by students participating in the project at the elementary and secondary level. Sections on each topic usually cover objectives and outlines of each session in the…
Descriptors: Art, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Education
Meyer-Weitz, A.; Steyn, M. – 1992
This publication reports on a pilot program on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and life skills training implemented in 12 schools in Pretoria, Laudium, Cape Town, and Soweto (South Africa). Data were collected through pre- and post-questionnaires and focus group interviews. The purpose of the program was to provide adolescents with…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Decision Making Skills, Foreign Countries, Health Behavior
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