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Gao, Ruomei – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
In a typical chemistry instrumentation laboratory, students learn analytical techniques through a well-developed procedure. Such an approach, however, does not engage students in a creative endeavor. To foster the intrinsic motivation of students' desire to learn, improve their confidence in self-directed learning activities and enhance their…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Instrumentation, Undergraduate Students, Independent Study
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Smart, Karl L.; Berry, Robert; Kumar, Anil; Kumar, Poonam; Scott, James P. – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2015
Increased accountability in education has brought renewed emphasis on the assurance of learning, making certain that students meet specified learning objectives. Additional research has focused on ways individuals learn. Building upon research on learning styles, active learning, and team-based learning (TBL), this study assesses the impact of TBL…
Descriptors: Preferences, Teamwork, Cooperative Learning, Accountability
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Payne, John G. – Physics Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Independent Study