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Fostering Historical Knowledge and Thinking Skills Using Hypermedia Learning Environments: The Role of Self-Regulated Learning
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Greene, Jeffrey Alan; Bolick, Cheryl Mason; Robertson, Jane – Computers & Education, 2010
In this study, we examined how high-school students utilized a hypermedia learning environment (HLE) to acquire declarative knowledge of a historical topic, as well as historical thinking skills. In particular, we were interested in whether self-regulated learning (SRL; Winne & Hadwin, 1998; Zimmerman, 2000) processing was related to the…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, High School Students, History Instruction, Learner Controlled Instruction
Effective Learner-Centered Strategies for Teaching Adults: Using Visual Media to Engage the Adult Learner
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Myers, Dennis R.; Sykes, Catherine; Myers, Scott – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2008
This article offers practical guidance for educators as they prepare specialists to enhance the lives and communities of older persons through the strategic use of visual media in age-related courses. Advantages and disadvantages of this learning innovation are provided as well as seven approaches for enriching instruction. Resources are included…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Adult Students, Learner Controlled Instruction, Learner Engagement
The Use of Learner Centered Teaching Strategies among Social Studies Teachers.
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Wynn, Charles T – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1992
Reports on a study of 110 secondary social studies teachers and the variables that affect the use of learner-centered teaching strategies. Found that methods used in the preservice social studies methods courses had a significant impact on methods used by teachers. Concluded that teacher educators should increase the use of learner-centered…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learner Controlled Instruction
Expanding the Possibilities of the U.S. Survey Through Student-Directed Teaching and Learning.
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Goldberg, Michael – OAH Magazine of History, 1996
Advocates a teaching strategy based on empowering students and expanding their opportunities to learn. Using hypertext as a model, articulates a teaching strategy where a chronological-based textbook forms the instructional "spine." Student discussion groups and lectures act as variant pathways. Electronic resources and communications…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Learning to Effect.
Barnett, Ronald, Ed. – 1992
This book presents 14 papers which discuss contemporary issues of curriculum change and instructional effectiveness in higher education primarily from a British perspective. Papers address curriculum purpose, curriculum delivery, and curriculum impact on the wider society. In addition, the book covers experiential learning, skills and training,…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Credits, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Change
Teaching Large Classes in Higher Education. How To Maintain Quality with Reduced Resources.
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