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George-Williams, Stephen R.; Soo, Jue T.; Ziebell, Angela L.; Thompson, Christopher D.; Overton, Tina L. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2018
Many examples exist in the chemical education literature of individual experiments, whole courses or even entire year levels that have been completely renewed under the tenets of context-based, inquiry-based or problem-based learning. The benefits of these changes are well documented and include higher student engagement, broader skill development…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Problem Based Learning, Foreign Countries, Chemistry
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Lopez Brown, P. – Educational Research and Reviews, 2017
Problem-based learning is an innovative educational approach that is gaining prominence in higher education using "real world" problems or situations as a context for learning. The present study explored the use of problem-based learning with teacher trainees of the University of Belize. Using a concurrent mixed method design with 74…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Foreign Countries, Problem Based Learning, Preservice Teacher Education
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Hew, Khe Foon – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2016
Although past research has sought to identify the factors of student engagement in traditional online courses, two questions remained largely unanswered with regard to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): do the factors that could influence student engagement in traditional online courses also apply to online courses that are massive and open?…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Learner Engagement, Large Group Instruction, Learning Experience
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Charlton, Patricia; Avramides, Katerina – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2016
This paper focuses on a design based research study about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) learning by making through collaboration and production. This study examines learning by making by students to explore STEM using a constructionist approach with a particular focus on computer science and engineering. The use of IoT as a…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Engineering Education, STEM Education, Constructivism (Learning)
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Kim, Minkyoung; Jung, Eulho; de Siqueira, Amaury; Huber, Lesa – International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education, 2016
The flipped classroom is being increasingly used in a wide range of instructional situations, yet little is known about how to facilitate it. The purpose of this study is to explore what types of learning activities in a flipped classroom are perceived to be the most effective in the achievement of desired course competencies. This case study…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Case Studies
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Dunlap, Joanna C. – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2006
Preparing students to be effective leaders in their organizational and professional settings is a common goal of leadership preparation programs. However, students often lack confidence to share their knowledge and expertise in public forums. This study addressed whether the use of the rich environments for active learning (REAL) instructional…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Doctoral Programs, Self Efficacy, Problem Based Learning