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Vidler, Derek C.; Levine, Jonathan – College Student Journal, 1979
Previews research on motivational effects of discovery learning, and argues that, although there is general theoretical support for the view that discovery learning methods are superior to expository teaching methods in terms of generating intrinsic motivation, it is unclear whether intrinsic or extrinsic explanations account better for observed…
Descriptors: Children, College Students, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes
Abruscato, Joseph – 1988
This book focuses on science teaching at the elementary school level. It includes chapters dealing with various science content areas and teaching processes including: (1) what is science; (2) why teach science; (3) process skills as a foundation for unit and lesson planning; (4) how to plan learning units, daily lessons, and assessment…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Discovery Learning, Earth Science, Elementary Education
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Hill, A. David – Journal of Geography, 1994
Asserts that to establish standards-based education in K-12 geography, educators must develop strong instructional materials; train teachers to use those materials; and ensure adoption of the materials by providing curricular guidance. Maintains that alternatives to traditional content and instruction must be used. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Discovery Learning, Educational Change, Educational Strategies
Hess, Adrien L. – 1982
This updated handbook is designed as a guide for teachers and students in choosing and developing mathematics projects, from simple demonstrations of mathematical problems or principles that the teacher has assigned as classroom learning experiences to complex, sophisticated exhibits, intended for entries in fairs and competitions. The use of…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Discovery Learning, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities