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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Integrative STEM Education: Teacher and Administrator Professional Development
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Havice, William; Havice, Pamela; Waugaman, Chelsea; Walker, Kristin – Journal of Technology Education, 2018
The integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, also referred to as integrative STEM education, is a relatively new interdisciplinary teaching technique that incorporates an engineering design-based learning approach with mathematics, science, technology, and engineering education (Sanders, 2010, 2012, 2013;…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Faculty Development, Professional Development, Administrators
Conceptual Framework to Help Promote Retention and Transfer in the Introductory Chemical Engineering Course
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Hanyak, Michael E., Jr. – Advances in Engineering Education, 2015
In an introductory chemical engineering course, the conceptual framework of a holistic problem-solving methodology in conjunction with a problem-based learning approach has been shown to create a learning environment that nurtures deep learning rather than surface learning. Based on exam scores, student grades are either the same or better than…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning
Predominant Teaching Strategies in Schools: Implications for Curriculum Implementation in Mathematics, Science and Technology
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Achuonye, Keziah Akuoma – Educational Research and Reviews, 2015
This descriptive survey is hinged on predominant teaching strategies in schools, implications for curriculum implementation in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Target population consisted of teachers in primary, secondary and tertiary schools. However, purposive sample of 900 respondents was drawn from the six BRACED states namely Bayelsa,…
Descriptors: Surveys, STEM Education, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers
Educational Change and Gender in the Superintendency
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Foster, Kathy J.; Link, Ryan R.; Scott, Michael L. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This report describes a problem based learning project focusing on educational change and gender in the superintendency. Superintendent tenure is influenced by the ability to facilitate and navigate the change process. Superintendent leadership and organizational change have been shown to be related to student achievement; therefore, successful…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Student Projects, Educational Change
Educational Change and Gender in the Superintendency
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Scott, Michael L.; Link, Ryan R.; Foster, Kathy J. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This report describes a problem based learning project focusing on educational change and gender in the superintendency. Superintendent tenure is influenced by the ability to facilitate and navigate the change process. Superintendent leadership and organizational change have been shown to be related to student achievement; therefore, successful…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Student Projects, Educational Change
Educational Change and Gender in the Superintendency
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Link, Ryan R.; Scott, Michael L.; Foster, Kathy J. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This report describes a problem based learning project focusing on educational change and gender in the superintendency. Superintendent tenure is influenced by the ability to facilitate and navigate the change process. Superintendent leadership and organizational change have been shown to be related to student achievement; therefore, successful…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Student Projects, Educational Change
Employability of German Geography Graduates: The Mismatch between Knowledge Acquired and Competences Required
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Hennemann, Stefan; Liefner, Ingo – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2010
The employability of university graduates is a concern in higher education as labour markets change more and more rapidly. This is of particular relevance for multi-faceted subjects such as geography. Studies on employability have to consider to what degree a university education helps graduates start a career. The results of a survey of 257…
Descriptors: Employment Potential, Geography, Labor Market, College Graduates