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Heidbrink, Amber; Weinrich, Melissa – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
Many studies in science education research have found metacognition to be beneficial for undergraduate STEM students. Students do not necessarily know how to employ their metacognition without some training or prompting, and undergraduate chemistry instructors do not always have the capacity to instruct their students on metacognition. Thus, it…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Science Instruction, Metacognition, Class Activities
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Elorriaga, J. A.; Arruarte, A.; Calvo, I.; Larrañaga, M.; Rueda, U.; Herrán, E. – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2013
The aim of this study is to test collaborative concept mapping activities using computers in a classroom scenario and to evaluate the possibilities that Elkar-CM offers for collaboratively learning non-technical topics. Elkar-CM is a multi-lingual and multi-media software program designed for drawing concept maps (CMs) collaboratively. Concept…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Class Activities, Vignettes, Courseware
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Bianchi, Lynne; Booth, Josephine – School Science Review, 2014
This article describes a pilot study following on from a curriculum development activity with teachers and children in primary school classrooms, using a framework for group discussion developed by Huthwaite International. The Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University and Huthwaite International worked with teachers from three…
Descriptors: Group Discussion, Protocol Analysis, Class Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
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Moussay, Sylvie; Flavier, Eric; Zimmermann, Philipe; Meard, Jacques – European Journal of Teacher Education, 2011
This case study analysed the circumstances during a one-year work placement in which a pre-service teacher showed professional development, with a focus on the impact of her interactions with various interlocutors. The study was conducted within the framework of the cultural historical activity theory (CHAT) and of activity theory with its methods…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Mentors, Classroom Techniques
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Min, Kathryn; Siegel, Christine – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2011
The proposed paper reports on the results of a study conducted to explore the influence of SMART Board technology on student engagement in and perception of classroom activities. Using momentary time-sampling procedures, this study examined differences in second grade students' on-task and off-task behaviors during 30-minute math and science…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Technology Integration, Instructional Effectiveness, Learner Engagement
Ellis, Arthur K. – Eye on Education, 2010
This book offers easy-to-use classroom strategies for the elementary school classroom. They demonstrate how teaching, learning, and assessment are inseparable and seamless. Each strategy will engage your students in activity and reflection, consuming little class time, costing nothing, and uniting the three dimensions of education through…
Descriptors: Protocol Analysis, Classroom Techniques, Reflective Teaching, Teaching Methods
Ellis, Arthur K.; Denton, David W. – Eye on Education, 2010
This book offers easy-to-use classroom strategies for middle and high school Mathematics and Science classrooms. They demonstrate how teaching, learning, and assessment are inseparable and seamless. Each strategy will engage your students in activity and reflection, consuming little class time, costing nothing, and uniting the three dimensions of…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction
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Gnadinger, Cindy Meyers – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2008
Peer collaboration has been supported in research as an effective instructional strategy. However, education researchers lack a full understanding of the types of scaffolding that take place in peer groups. Little research is available that documents what happens during the small group interactions. This case study took place in one teacher's…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Class Activities, Investigations, Cooperative Learning
Brock, Sue – Australian Journal of Reading, 1987
Discusses ways in which talk during writing and group discussion can help children's writing, including (1) helping teachers learn to listen, (2) teaching children to elaborate and clarify, (3) giving children experience with an audience and reasons for writing, (4) helping children gather ideas and assistance, and (5) teaching children to be…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Observation Techniques, Communication Research, Critical Thinking