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Experiential Learning of Mathematics: Using Manipulatives. ERIC Digest.

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Hartshorn, Robert; Boren, Sue – 1990

This ERIC digest examines recent research about the use of manipulatives to teach mathematics. "Manipulatives" refers to objects that can be touched and moved by students to introduce or reinforce a mathematical concept. The digest also speculates on some of the challenges affecting future use of manipulatives. Since the 19th century,…

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Information Sources

The Case Method in Teacher Education: Alaskan Models. ERIC Digest.

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Kleinfeld, Judith – 1990

This ERIC digest discusses the theoretical basis of case teaching and examines its strengths and limitations as a tool for teacher education. Case teaching presents authentic, concrete teaching problems for students to analyze. The study of a classroom fight, for example, might draw discussion of racial, ethical, political, and other community…

Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Innovation