Discussion of women as adult learners focuses on the adult learning theory of transformational learning as a framework to examine how women develop their careers, especially technology-related careers. Highlights include the role of voice; pathways of women's careers; gender and technology career issues; minority women; and suggestions for…

Suggests that further exploration into alternative ways of presenting content and achieving required learning sets is needed. Points out that current research in human cognition and multiple intelligences can set the stage for enhanced learning opportunities for students. (DDR)

Describes a module that combines a traditional hex nut activity with a sugar cookie activity to provide students with an in-depth understanding of balancing chemical equations. (DDR)

Presents an account of one teacher's path to realizing the depth of intuitive beliefs about science. Organizes chemistry misconceptions into eight patterns of reasoning that include thinking rules and alternative conceptions. (DDR)

Discusses effective professional development in education and describes a frame for professional development in the context of teaching with technology. Explains the use of PLATE (Plan for Learning And Teaching with Educational Technology) for a higher education faculty in a teacher education program and discusses the impact on students. (LRW)

Presents the idea that learning through active resistance makes the information that students discover more valuable to them. Provides examples from classroom experiences. (EV)

A study found that 4 boys (age 11) with mild disabilities were able to acquire the behaviors for instructive feedback stimuli when the stimuli were presented after trials on any of a set of target behaviors and could acquire instructive feedback behaviors during acquisition of or mastery of target behaviors. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Examines compensation strategies--techniques for dealing with knowledge gaps between learner and interlocutor--used by French learners of English and relates them to synoptic and ectenic learning. Suggests reasons that ectenic learners, who need conscious control of what they are learning, seem to communicate meanings of words to judges better…

The process of learning to write, particularly in a foreign language, is long and complex. There is a truth in the saying that the best method of learning to write is to read, and especially, to write. (Author)

Notes that the emphasis on learning through experience and a reliance on approaches involving communities of learners engaged in project work have been present in second-language learning theory and practice for a long time and have been rejuvenated in discussions on computer mediation and instrumental use of technology in language learning. (14…

Teaching novice kayakers only the biomechanics of a roll and other "closed" (nonadaptable) skills does not create opportunities for flexible skill development. A wider approach teaches support strokes and rolls by focusing on "open" skills that can be transferred or adapted to any situation, including emergency decision making,…

This study aims to establish a theory for planning and practicing mathematics instruction that enables children to actively construct mathematical knowledge. Four types of constructive interactions are recognized on the basis of teaching practice. Processes of the constructive interactions and the requirements for realization of effective…

Reviews current literature concerning mnemonic strategy use as it relates to the gifted learner. Mnemonic devices are explained and the benefits and limitations of mnemonic strategy instruction are evaluated. Further research in mnemonics is urged to determine whether mnemonic strategies produce long-term performance deficits with gifted learners.…

This study uses a conceptual problem-solving test to investigate the effect of a series of pictorial analogies on the concepts of density, pressure, and atmospheric pressure in Year Eight classrooms. Findings indicate that students taught with the pictorial analogies scored significantly higher than their counterparts. Low achievers were the most…

Describes a project to revise high school chemistry courses in Mexico in the face of decreasing student selection of chemistry careers and the increasing social importance of chemical literacy. Changes include recognizing pedagogical advances and going beyond traditional subjects to teach chemical language, method, and quantitativeness. The new…