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Rosenfeld, Melodie; Rosenfeld, Sherman – Science Education, 2006
The research literature is just beginning to uncover factors involved in sustaining constructivist learning environments, such as Project-Based Learning (PBL). Our case study investigates teacher responses to the challenges of constructivist environments, since teachers can play strong roles in supporting or undermining even the best…
Descriptors: Literature, Educational Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Problem Based Learning
Coates, David – Education 3-13, 2006
This research examined concerns that primary teachers had in challenging gifted pupils in a normal classroom setting. Research findings in England indicated that children with high ability do not always attain highly, and within the context of primary science education underachievement was often linked to lack of appropriate challenge. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academically Gifted, Elementary School Teachers, Instructional Effectiveness
Randolph, Justus J.; Virnes, Marjo; Jormanainen, Ilkka; Eronen, Pasi J. – Educational Technology & Society, 2006
Although computer-assisted interview tools have much potential, little empirical evidence on the quality and quantity of data generated by these tools has been collected. In this study we compared the effects of using Virre, a computer-assisted self-interview tool, with the effects of using other data collection methods, such as written responding…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Effect Size, Data Collection, Computer Assisted Testing
Hug, Barbara; Reese, George – Teaching Education, 2006
Helping teachers to change practices by adopting new tools and pedagogical approaches is of interest to a wide range of educational researchers and practitioners. This article describes a teacher, Ms. Hogan, who is an early adopter of a technological innovation: the authoring tool Squeak. We analyze email messages from Ms. Hogan applying Rogers'…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Teacher Role
Inverness Research Associates, 2006
This report provides the reader with a summary of the rationale, design strategies, and major accomplishments of the Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative (ARSI). Drawing upon both the data collected directly in Appalachia by Inverness Research Associates, as well as knowledge gained by working with many other rural initiatives, this summary…
Descriptors: Science Education, Mathematics Education, Improvement Programs, Educational Improvement
Human Resources Development Canada, 2003
The recent publication of "Knowledge Matters: Skills and Learning for Canadians" highlights the importance of human capital as a means of improving the economic well-being of Canadians. This monitoring report looks at a subset of the issues in the document with a focus on the participation in training while unemployed. The report looks…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Human Capital, Economic Development, Unemployment
Stites, Regie – National Institute for Literacy, 2005
This "Research to Practice Note" provides an overview of the cognitive science and measurement theory and research findings that support the EFF approach to assessment. Among the key findings addressed are the following: (1) Good assessment is grounded in a clear and explicit model of the cognitive processes that underlie complex and purposeful…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Assessment, Cognitive Processes, Sciences
Falk, John; Storksdieck, Martin – Science Education, 2005
Falk and Dierking's Contextual Model of Learning was used as a theoretical construct for investigating learning within a free-choice setting. A review of previous research identified key variables fundamental to free-choice science learning. The study sought to answer two questions: (1) How do specific independent variables individually contribute…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Museums
Pickersgill, Richard – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2005
The development of a uniquely Australian system of innovation and its relation to the vocational education and training (VET) system is considered in this discussion paper. It asserts that the Australian system of innovation fits the pattern of incremental innovation and diffusion of technical knowledge. It focuses on arrangements prior to the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Innovation, Educational History, Vocational Education
Ranieri, Kathryn L. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2004
Effective problem-solving skills are critical in dealing with ambiguous and often complex issues in the present-day leaner and globally diverse organizations. Yet respected, well-established problem-solving models may be misaligned within the current work environment, particularly within a team context. Models learned from a more bureaucratic,…
Descriptors: Group Activities, Problem Solving, Guidelines, Work Environment
Education & Training, 2002
Explores BT's partnership with the Communication Workers' Union and London University's Queen Mary and Westfield College and examines its significance for the development of a degree level programme of workplace learning. Describes the programme's philosophy, aims, funding and effectiveness. Incorporates interviews with BT managers, trade union…
Descriptors: Unions, Vocational Education, Partnerships in Education, Special Degree Programs
Cozolino, Louis; Sprokay, Susan – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2006
This chapter is an introduction to how the learning process changes the brain, with special attention to the facilitative role of the adult educator/mentor.
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Educators, Brain, Neurological Organization
Hassad, Rossi A. – Online Submission, 2002
Statistics is generally classified as a difficult course. In this regard, promoting an active learning environment is a popular instructional strategy. However, there is much evidence in the literature of a literal and simplistic interpretation of "active learning environment". This report describes an approach to facilitating introductory…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Active Learning, Behavioral Sciences, Statistics
Grace, Andre P.; Hill, Robert J. – Studies in the Education of Adults, 2004
In this paper we provide a North American perspective as we explore the formation and comprehension of queer knowledge in adult education and in larger sociocultural contexts. We consider the need to position queer in adult education mindful of how queer is historically and currently positioned in culture and society. In doing so, we articulate…
Descriptors: North Americans, Transformative Learning, Adult Education, Homosexuality
Willis, Judith – AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2004
Brain-based teaching and learning focuses on how the brain learns best, and emerging brain research is a significant resource, but only if one knows how to use it as such. Teachers have the professional training and classroom experience to know first hand where there are problems in educational practices, but most teachers haven't been taught…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Neurology, Educational Practices, Memory