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McDonald, Janet; Twining, Peter – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2002
Describes a qualitative study of student and tutor perspectives on the assessment of an innovative undergraduate course at the Open University (United Kingdom), which has employed an activity-based approach. Discusses the relationship between assessment, student participation, and the development of skills, and outlines the priorities for the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Course Evaluation, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods
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Diem, Richard A. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2000
Discusses factors that affect the use of technology by social studies teachers. Focuses on the use of Web-based learning within the social studies. Highlights studies that address the effects of technology in social studies. Introduces the articles in this special issue, "Technology in Social Studies Education." (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Alleman, Janet; Brophy, Jere – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Reviews the national social studies standards developed and disseminated by the National Council for the Social Studies. Discusses 3 purposes and 10 operating assumptions of the standards. Responds to six questions that examine the standards within the classroom context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
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Pincus, Karen V. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1995
A new approach to introductory accounting at the University of Southern California teaches students to view issues from varied perspectives, broadens exposure to unstructured problems with more than one solution approach, and places accounting in real-world context. It has increased enrollment and persistence and attracted new students to the…
Descriptors: Accounting, Active Learning, College Instruction, Course Descriptions
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Gowen, Jean W. – Young Children, 1995
Reviews research on the early development of symbolic play. Suggests that symbolic play begins to emerge near the beginning of the child's second year and continues to play an important role in his or her development throughout the preschool years. Proposes basic techniques caregivers can use to facilitate and promote the development of symbolic…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Behavior Development, Child Development, Cognitive Development
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Mertz, Gayle – Update on Law-Related Education, 1995
Outlines instructions for conducting a student-organized open discussion of a proposed 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Provides student instructions and eight character role descriptions. Includes a ballot on the issue designed to be sent to the American Bar Association. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education
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Macdonald, Gerald M.; Lemaire, Denyse – Journal of Geography, 1995
Maintains that growing grapes for winemaking has increased dramatically in the United States. Describes a college class assignment in which students analyzed climate and soil type to identify appropriate viticulture areas. Reports high student interest in the assignment and includes four figures illustrating the approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning
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Russell, Arlene A.; Chapman, Orville L.; Wegner, Patrick A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Outlines the development of a curriculum in molecular science that prepares those students who have a deep understanding of chemistry concepts and principles, have collaboration skills, are able to use modern technology, and can write about chemistry. (DDR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Concept Formation
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Talbott, Steve – Internet and Higher Education, 1998
Argues that distance-education technologies do not necessarily bring people close to each other and to the world. Discusses the central educational requirement for students to discover an inner connection to the subject matter and how to hold these technologies in a human balance. Recommends opportunities for students to experience the world, in…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childhood Needs, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Mediated Communication
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Romance, Nancy R.; Vitale, Michael R. – College Teaching, 1999
Explores the use of concept mapping as a college teaching technique, drawing on research on conceptual knowledge, concept formation, and classroom applications and variations. Specific activities for concept mapping and modeling are offered, and the nature of the teacher's and student's role is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
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Athman, Julie; Bates, Tim – Legacy, 1998
Discusses the pros and cons often mentioned concerning technology in education. Describes measures of effectiveness of technology-enhanced educational programs, ranging from active learning and multidisciplinary tasks to performance-based assessments. Argues that technology should enhance rather than replace direct experiences. (PVD)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Uses in Education, Creativity, Critical Thinking
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Lunenberg, Mieke L.; Volman, Monique – Teaching and Teacher Education, 1999
Investigated how Dutch teachers and adult, female, immigrant students in basic education dealt with active learning, noting impediments to active learning experienced by teachers in basic education. Interviews with teachers and students indicated that students' passive attitudes, which teachers interpreted as culturally determined and problematic,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Cultural Influences
Saba, Farhad, Ed. – Distance Education Report, 2000
Briefly highlights the work of one of the early pioneers of online education, Dr. Linda M. Harasim. Harasim stated five characteristics for online education and included active learning through peer communication and social process of knowledge building in the overall theory and definition of distance education. Other early contributors to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication
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Felder, Richard M.; Woods, Donald R.; Stice, James E.; Rugarcia, Armando – Chemical Engineering Education (CEE), 2000
Discusses the quality of instruction for communication skills and creative thinking skills in engineering education and the difficulties caused by the single-subject approach in different engineering majors. Provides alternative solutions to the problem such as irrelevant teaching methods, difficulties in implementing technology in classrooms, and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Chemical Engineering, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Pappas, Marjorie L. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2000
Defines inquiry, a student-centered discovery process, and introduces Pathways to Knowledge(TM), an information process model that provides stages and strategies for anyone interested in gathering, using, and evaluating information. Describes the six stages of Pathways: Appreciation, Presearch; Search; Interpretation; Communication; and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes
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