As in other disciplines, 'gender mainstreaming' is becoming an increasingly important principle in Journalism. This implies bringing gender equality into the mainstream of the media industry, by means of an adjustment of the educational issues and the practice related to this profession, which is influential in society. In light of the gap…

Blended learning strategies can be employed in innovative ways to solve real-world academic problems across all academic disciplines. This article can provide administrators and faculty with specific examples to guide them when making decisions about academic planning or institutional strategies for any discipline at all levels of higher…

The purpose of this exploratory case study was to explore instructional design strategies and characteristics of online, asynchronous accelerated courses and students' choices of deep or surface learning approaches within this environment. An increasing number of university programs, particularly at the graduate level, are moving to an…

The introductory paragraph of this paper briefly summarizes panel presentations by three scholars at The John Dewey Society Meeting (February 28, 1985) on the subject of teaching the philosophy of John Dewey. The approaches of Maxine Greene, Joe L. Green, and Richard Pratte are discussed. Following this, the author discusses several approaches to…

Describes several teaching exercises combining art and ecology that have been used in advanced ecology courses and may be adaptable to art criticism. Considers the nature of art, the ecological content of art, and the artistic form of ecological models. Contains 40 references. (DDR)

The paper argues that the strategies instructional approach should be infused into preservice teacher training programs. Reconfiguration of course structures and preparation experiences should include not only "what" is taught about learning and teaching, but also "how" teacher trainers incorporate the principles of strategies…

Based on concern for social work students' abilities in self-directed learning, an orientation module was designed to better prepare students for this learning approach. Design of the orientation and specific classroom techniques are presented. It is noted that the process also raised some issues about the nature of self-directed learning. (MSE)

Provides details of an advanced cell biology course that has as its overall design the critical reading and examination of primary literature. Contains guidelines to assist students in critical reading. (DDR)

The study reported in this paper examined the effects of teaching learning strategies integrated with courses content on the study habits, attitudes, and mastery of course content of 122 students. Students enrolled in the experimental section of a freshman level course were taught learning strategies and course content; students in another section…

Discusses a methodology for developing an environmental load balance which can be the means for conducting a life cycle inventory. The methodology described can be taught at the same level of chemical engineering fundamentals at which basic mass and energy balances are introduced. (DDR)

Explains the procedures used in an experiment that reinforces the universality of the concepts of saturation using the binding of the ligand aspartame to the protein receptor that determines taste. Illustrates the hyperbolic nature of protein binding. (DDR)

Describes the use of three questionnaires in assessing how students learn. Results of the study process questionnaire, the course experience questionnaire, and the learning style inventory indicate that lecturers need to change their teaching paradigm to one where the lecturer is closely involved in the learning context. (DDR)

Describes a class demonstration of observer bias in which students were led to believe what the research data would indicate. Reports that students reported trends consistent with the expectancy. Asserts that the demonstration had a strong and memorable effect on students and has value for demonstrating observer bias. (CFR)

Describes a chemistry course with the goal of fostering a broader and deeper understanding of a few fundamental concepts through group discussion, instructor exposition, and participant-developed laboratory and demonstration activities. (DDR)

This paper contrasts active and passive learning environments, and describes efforts to create an active, critical learning environment in both "Introduction to Sociology" and "The Family System" typical lower division courses in sociology. There is a review of grade distributions, quantitative course evaluations, qualitative course evaluations,…