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Bush, Diandra E.; Kelly, Martin G. – Online Submission, 2004
This project used a constructivist teaching method, "white boarding", in a high school biology classroom. This study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of white boarding activities. White boarding is a term used to describe the student use of a 3' x 2' sheet of tile board to record group work. After the teacher presents a…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Biology, Science Instruction, Secondary Education
Goff-Kfouri, Carol Ann – Online Submission, 2004
The purpose of this article was to clarify the seemingly contrary philosophies of learner centered and teacher centered teaching approaches. First, the benefits of both approaches are described. Examples of ways in which teacher centered classes using thoughtful questioning techniques or focused lectures enhance learning are presented. The…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Student Participation, Writing Strategies, Writing Exercises
Phipps, Maurice, Ed.; Hayashi, Aya, Ed. – Online Submission, 2005
This document presents the proceedings of the Wilderness Education Association's 2005 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership. Following a brief history of the Wilderness Education Association (WEA), 21 conference papers are presented. Topics of the conference papers include: wilderness education curriculum, programs, history, environmental…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Adjustment (to Environment), Navigation, Anxiety