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Peer reviewedMann, Jennifer; Williams, Karen; Rutledge, Carl – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Details a project designed to bolster the quality of astronomy education through teacher workshops. Workshop topics include the solar system, stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. The Learning Approach Questionnaire (LAQ) is used to determine the effects of the workshops. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBondesan, S. R.; Brummer, J. G.; Wright, S. M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Examines a classification system that offers a framework for discussing and choosing questions regarding curricular organization, classroom environment, and teaching and learning strategies. (Contains 21 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Higher Education
Peer reviewedTaylor, Joseph A.; Lunetta, Vincent N.; Dana, Thomas M.; Tasar, Mehmet F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Describes an engineering course for education and other nonscience majors. In this course, students integrate basic principles of applied physical science and engineering to solve authentic design problems. Discusses the nature of the interactive and problem-based instructional format and its effects on developing students' scientific inquiry…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDubek, Leroy W.; Tatlow, Rose – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Argues that one advantage of using film as a medium in the classroom is that it draws on an activity students find interesting. Focuses on the use of certain episodes of the series "Star Trek: The Next Generation." (DDR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
