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Kingston, Sally – Buck Institute for Education, 2018
The driving question for this brief is based on the most common question that teachers, principals, school leaders, coaches, and grant writers ask the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) about Project Based Learning (PBL): What evidence exists that shows the impact of Project Based Learning on student learning in core content areas? Research shows…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Academic Achievement, Evidence
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Arce, Pedro – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1994
Addresses the problem of the effectiveness of teaching methodologies on fundamental engineering courses such as transport phenomena. Recommends the colloquial approach, an active learning strategy, to increase student involvement in the learning process. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Strategies
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Mazer, Joseph P.; Hunt, Stephen K.; Kuznekoff, Jeffrey H. – Journal of General Education, 2007
This study examined critical thinking instruction in a required introductory communication course (N = 324). Experimental group participants received enhanced instruction using various active learning strategies, activities, and assignments. Results indicate significant improvement in their critical thinking skills. Implications for pedagogy and…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Education Courses, General Education, Learning Strategies
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Romance, Nancy R.; Vitale, Michael R. – College Teaching, 1999
Explores the use of concept mapping as a college teaching technique, drawing on research on conceptual knowledge, concept formation, and classroom applications and variations. Specific activities for concept mapping and modeling are offered, and the nature of the teacher's and student's role is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
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Salend, Spencer J. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1998
Offers guidelines for enhancing science instruction for students with disabilities by adapting, implementing, and assessing an activities-based approach. This approach features a structured learning cycle, emphasis on the relationship of science to students' lives, experiential learning, interdisciplinary themes, cooperative learning groups,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Disabilities, Educational Technology
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McKay, Roberta – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Identifies "dummy runs" as those educational approaches and exercises that are unrelated to any real-life experience or goal. For example, writing a model business letter to a fictitious business. Maintains that social studies educators should avoid this approach and emphasize "real world" relevance and citizenship education.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Educational Objectives, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hope, Warren C. – Social Studies, 1996
Reiterates the oft-heard complaint that social studies instruction relies too heavily on textbooks and lectures resulting in disinterested and alienated students. Recommends social studies adopt more experiential and constructivist teaching methods (role playing, educational games, student projects) and utilize multimedia and the Internet. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Educational Change, Educational Methods, Educational Practices
Gamble, Nikki; Yates, Sally – 2002
This book, a comprehensive guide to the range of genres and characteristic features of English-language fiction written for children, is based on the belief that deep subject knowledge of language and literature provides a foundation for effective teaching and learning. The book helps readers to develop their understanding of literature within…
Descriptors: Active Learning, British National Curriculum, Case Studies, Childrens Literature
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Young, Rosalie R. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1996
Notes some of the problems and payoffs involved in adding brief field projects to political science classes. Recommends a variety of activities including attending a public forum, community meeting, or legislative session. Students view first-hand how these organizations operate and sharpen their research skills. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction
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Allen, Rodney F. – International Journal of Social Education, 1995
Maintains that much of the high school curriculum, particularly in social studies, contains innumerable facts that have no use except to pass school tests. Reviews research on effective instruction as applied to social studies. Includes 17 characteristics of highly engaging social studies teaching and learning. (ACM)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes
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Gregg, Dennis; And Others – Social Studies Review, 1996
Describes a high school world history class field trip structured like a scavenger hunt. Following weeks of preparation the class journeyed to San Francisco (California) looking to answer the question, "What is Culture?" At various locations, the class conducted interviews, collected artifacts, and answered questions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context
Gibbs, Graham, Ed.; Jenkins, Alan, Ed. – 1992
This publication seeks to give practical assistance to teachers and administrators responsible for teaching large classes at collges and universities in the United Kingdom. Areas covered include class size, problems related to learning and teaching, teaching strategies in specific disciplines, field study experience and other subjects. The 12…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Biology, Class Size, College Instruction