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Direct linkSnyder, Julia J.; Carter, B. Elijah; Wiles, Jason R. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2015
In entry-level university courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, students participating in associated laboratory sessions generally do better than those who have no related lab classes. This is a problem when, for various reasons, not enough lab sections can be offered for students and/or when students opt out of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Education, Cooperative Learning, Science Laboratories
Marshall, Pamela A. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2007
In our Fundamentals of Genetics lab, students perform a wide variety of labs to reinforce and extend the topics covered in lecture. I developed an active-learning lab to augment the lecture topic of mutagenesis. In this lab exercise, students determine if a compound they bring from home is a mutagen. Students are required to read extensive…
Descriptors: Genetics, Biology, Learning Laboratories, Lecture Method
Sokoloff, David R.; Laws, Priscilla W.; Thornton, Ronald K. – European Journal of Physics, 2007
Computer-based tools that enable students to collect, display and analyse data in real time have catalysed the design of a laboratory curriculum that allows students to master a coherent body of physics concepts while acquiring traditional laboratory skills. This paper describes "RealTime Physics", a sequenced introductory laboratory curriculum…
Descriptors: Physics, Active Learning, Learning Laboratories, Science Instruction
Lancaster, Otis E. – Engineering Education, 1978
Discusses reasons and need for experimental laboratories in engineering education. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Olsen, Richard W. – Audiovisual Instruction, 1977
Descriptors: Carrels, Classroom Design, Higher Education, Learning Laboratories
McKnight, Regis Q.; McKnight, Nancy T. – Review, 1987
Argues that using outdoor classrooms to examine environmental studies will help heighten the student's awareness of the importance of protecting our environment. Describes how such a land laboratory could be developed. (RKM)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Education, Energy Education, Environmental Education
Download full textCrawford, Eugene; Backhus, DeWayne – 1970
This paper presents the procedures, results and conclusions of a study designed to determine whether three different methodological approaches to the laboratory for a general education physical science course would lead to the same behavioral outcomes. Students enrolled in the physical science course were randomized into one of three laboratory…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Ability, College Science, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedRamsay, Helen P. – Journal of Biological Education, 1973
Features of a biology demonstration laboratory designed to handle large number of students and provide opportunities for using materials including live specimens for practical work are described. The design of the demonstration laboratory is given. (PS)
Descriptors: Biology, Classroom Design, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational)
Hull, Debra B. – Teaching of Psychology, 2003
Undergraduate students in a learning laboratory course initially chose a species to study; researched that species' physical and behavioral characteristics; then learned skills necessary to select, operationalize, observe, and record animal behavior accurately. After their classroom preparation, students went to a local zoo to observe the behavior…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Recreational Facilities, Learning Laboratories, Animal Behavior
Marsh, Norman F. – 1967
The use of school grounds as an outdoor learning area is the main emphasis of this manual for elementary and junior high school teachers. Detailed plannin g steps, site plots, directions for planting, and other related planning information are given, along with guidelines concerning the use of an outdoor classroom by teachers of various subjects.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Ecology
Peer reviewedCase, Christine L. – American Biology Teacher, 1980
Explored were the effects on student attitudes of autotutorial laboratory instruction in a lower-division life sciences course designed for nonbiology majors at Skyline College, San Bruno, California. Positive results indicate the effectiveness of this mode of instruction in enhancing attitudes of students towards their learning and this…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, College Science, Educational Research
NASCA, DONALD – 1965
THIS RESEARCH ATTEMPTED TO DEMONSTRATE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING TEST INSTRUMENTS TO DETECT HOW LIMITED VARIABLES IN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AFFECT STUDENT BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT. THE EXPERIMENTAL HYPOTHESES DEVELOPED FOR THE STUDY WERE CONCERNED WITH IDENTIFYING AND DEFINING INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES OPERATING IN THE REALM OF SCIENCE EDUCATION.…
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Laboratories, Linear Programing, Motivation
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1987
Describes magnet high school which was created in California to meet desegregation requirements and emphasizes computer technology. Highlights include local computer networks that connect science and music labs, the library/media center, business computer lab, writing lab, language arts skills lab, and social studies classrooms; software; teacher…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, High Schools
Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Teaching Resources Center. – 1974
An audio-tutorial approach that has been implemented at Indiana University in Bloomington focuses on student learning rather than the mechanism of teaching. The basic component of an audio-tutorial course is a taped presentation that acts as a tutor, guiding the students through a sequence of readings, filmstrips, diagrams, tables, and other…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Instruction, Course Descriptions, Educational Media
Peer reviewedJohnstone, ALex H.; Sharp, David W. A. – Studies in Higher Education, 1979
Described are some of the teaching innovations used in a large university chemistry department in Britain. They include diagnostic testing and individual tutoring; self-instruction centers for remedial teaching, complementary services, and specialist materials; new laboratory approaches; and innovations to develop skills needed by chemistry…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Instruction, Educational Diagnosis, Foreign Countries
