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Southcott, Jane; Li, Sicong – International Journal of Music Education, 2018
Active music participation offers a way for older people to sustain wellbeing and health. This article explores the understandings and experiences of a group of older Chinese people who actively participate in singing lessons at the Tangshan Older People University, China. This article uses a phenomenological qualitative research approach that…
Descriptors: Retirement, Singing, College Programs, Older Adults
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Ghanbari, Sheena – International Journal of Education & the Arts, 2015
There has been some debate and research that suggests the arts are well-suited to be combined with science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines making the STEM acronym STEAM. STEM education is an educational and political priority in the United States and is valued as a means of strengthening national security and ensuring global…
Descriptors: Art Education, STEM Education, Integrated Curriculum, College Curriculum
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Fawcett, Stanley E; Fawcett, Amydee M. – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2011
Storytelling has always been a powerful form of teaching and continues to be a compelling way to build and communicate theory. Storytelling brings learning to life, helping students grasp the intricacies and nuances of today's challenging decision-making environment. One form of classroom storytelling involves the use of guest speakers. Carefully…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Student Interests, Interaction
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Chen, Kuan C.; Chuang, Keh-Wen – American Journal of Business Education, 2009
Teaching students to become project management professionals requires a real world experience. Incorporating live clients into student projects, instead of using case studies or mock companies, adds a dimension that exposes students to the realities of project management. This paper will describe a structured methodology used in a project…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Program Administration, Models, Learning Experience
Levy-Reiner, Sherry, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1986
Interim programs at nine colleges are described. An introductory essay by Lee M. Swan, "The Interim: Potential for Quality Learning," emphasizes the potential for unique learning through the interim approach. At Augustana College (South Dakota), interim experiences are required, including core courses, internships, travel experiences,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Programs, Educational Innovation, Educational Quality