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Download full textPhan Th? Ng?c L? – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2023
In the trend of innovating university teaching methods in the direction of student-centered learning, this article proposes the application of problem-based learning (PBL) in teaching English communication skills to engineering students at University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University. With a combination of qualitative and…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Problem Based Learning, Communication Skills, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedSamuel, A. E. – Instructional Science, 1986
Examines the effects on student performance in an undergraduate engineering design course of two techniques designed to engender professional attitudes among student engineers and shift learning responsibility toward the students. Neither the awarding of a prize for the best project work nor Socratic dialog in the classroom significantly affected…
Descriptors: Awards, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedOkolo, Cynthia M.; Ferretti, Ralph P. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1996
Effects of project-based instruction were assessed in a study of 21 students (mean age 12) with learning disabilities who developed social studies projects from source materials using word processing tools alone or using multimedia presentation tools. Students in both groups acquired substantial content knowledge, but neither group differed in…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedYamane, David – Teaching Sociology, 1996
Provides a series of guidelines for overcoming resistance and problems with cooperative projects in an introductory sociology course. These include coordinating common interests and common free time between team members, requiring allocation of various roles (presider, scribe, coordinator), and ongoing monitoring of the research teams. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedYoung, 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
Peer reviewedHealey, Mick; And Others – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1996
Maintains that cooperative learning produces higher achievement, more positive relationships among students, and healthier psychological adjustment than do competitive or individualistic experiences. Describes a cooperative learning core module complete with course content and assessment strategies. Discusses advantages, disadvantages, and student…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Field Instruction, Geography, Geography Instruction
