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van Krieken Robson, Jennifer – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2019
Practitioners working with young children in the provision of early childhood education (ECE) are often directed by state governments to mediate specific values through their pedagogical practice. This paper reports the findings from a small scale empirical research study exploring the pedagogy applied by ECE practitioners in this context. I argue…
Descriptors: Values Education, Early Childhood Education, Teaching Methods, Young Children
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Flynn, Alison B. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2015
Organic chemistry is a traditionally difficult subject with high failure & withdrawal rates and many areas of conceptual difficulty for students. To promote student learning and success, four undergraduate organic chemistry and spectroscopy courses at the first to third year level (17-420 students) were "flipped" in 2013-2014. In the…
Descriptors: Spectroscopy, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Course Evaluation
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Nogaj, Luiza A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2013
This article describes the conversion of a lecture-based molecular biology course into an active learning environment in a studio classroom. Specific assignments and activities are provided as examples. The goal of these activities is to involve students in collaborative learning, teach them how to participate in the learning process, and give…
Descriptors: College Science, Active Learning, Molecular Biology, Science Instruction
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Carroll, Rives Fowlkes – Social Studies, 1987
Describes the experiences of a sixth grade history class in learning about archaeology by planning and executing a small local dig. Offers advice on class preparation, excavation procedures, follow-up work, and the display of artifacts. Includes eight photographs of classroom and field work activities. (AEM)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Class Activities, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
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Bolton, Gavin – Theory into Practice, 1985
This article gives a brief historical account of the principal rationales of drama in education in England, pursuing the notion of distortion of the nature of drama itself. By looking at past mistakes, we may better assess the place of drama in today's curriculum. (MT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Dramatic Play, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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Myers, Steve – Educational Leadership, 1993
Describes a California high school English class's creation of various authentic learning activities to bring Dostoevsky's "Brothers Karamazov" to life. For any activity to be perceived as genuine, students must be able to apply what they are learning to their lives; there must be a goal worthy of students' and teachers' commitment and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, English Instruction, Goal Orientation
Daresh, John C. – 1988
A conceptual model for the preservice preparation and ongoing professional development of school administrators is presented. The model takes into account two areas identified by reformers as needing attention: the increase of collaborative efforts between universities and local school systems and the opportunity for more "clinical" learning…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Windward Oahu School District, Kailu, HI. – 1986
This quarterly report on the Kailua Intermediate School's Excellence in Education Project provides information about the status of the project's four components, success of the project, replication of the project in other schools, and the project budget. The four component areas described include the skills laboratory, Homework Assist Program,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Guidelines, Homework
Burrus-Bammel, Lei Lane; And Others – West Virginia Forestry Notes, 1993
Higher education's concern for volunteerism and community service may be traced to the middle of the 19th century. The national organization Campus Contact, which ties institutions of higher education to a clear-cut service mission, had 305 member institutions in 1992. A survey of Campus Contact members, to which 112 members responded, established…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Educational Benefits, Educational Trends, Forestry
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Hanna, Glenda – Green Teacher, 1996
Teachers wishing to teach experientially and to include environmental outdoor education in their classes must have the knowledge and skills to overcome barriers that may impede their way to this goal. Common barriers include senior administrative support, teachers' comfort and competence levels, scheduling outdoor explorations, terrain and sites,…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Ecology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mayer, Jan – Teaching Sociology, 1986
This article describes how an introductory sociology course was organized and taught in order to promote students' understanding of sociology as the systematic and critical analysis of modern social structure and its impact on the individual. (JDH)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking, Educational Methods
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Hadley, Fred – Technology Teacher, 1997
Describes the stealth technology used by military forces and suggests student activities for exploring the topic. (SK)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Aviation Technology, Learning Activities, Technology Education
Educational Documentation and Information, 1984
Reviews literature on origins of adult education, scholarly and innovative approaches, recent pressures for change, and methodological responses (e.g., aids and materials, individual learning, programmed learning, distance education). A 378-item bibliography includes an author and editor index. Sources of computer printouts used and libraries and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adults, Distance Education
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Stoltman, Joseph P. – Journal of Geography, 1987
Presents a synopsis of the regional conference of the International Geographical Union held in August 1986 in Sitges, Spain. Identifies 10 international problems in geographical education and eight emerging instructional trends. Included is information on how to order copies of the papers presented at the conference. (JDH)
Descriptors: Geography, Geography Instruction, Independent Study, Intermediate Grades
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Mushi, Selina – Intercultural Education, 2004
This study explored pre-service teachers' perceptions of "multicultural education" and types of activities considered to be "multicultural" in the context of teaching young children. The data were collected over a period of three semesters from three groups of students participating in a clinical seminar in a mid-western US university. The…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Class Activities, Young Children
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