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Nyquist, Ewald B., Ed.; Hawes, Gene R., Ed. – 1972
Open education, or informal schooling, is a growing educational trend in the United States. This sourcebook is made up of chapters by many different authors describing open education, how it functions, actual experiences with open education so far, and the basic philosophy and scientific findings behind open education. (RH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Experimental Schools, Individualized Programs
Download full textMoilanen, Carolyn – 1987
Project SEED (Special Elementary Education for the Disadvantaged) is a supplementary mathematics program which applies Socratic discovery methods to mathematics instruction. It was implemented in 10 fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms in Portland to improve mathematics achievement and increase students' esteem for mathematics learning. Student…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedAnderson, Christopher L. – Science Activities, 1989
Described is the use of computer software to teach elementary scientific processes to sixth graders. Discussed are materials, manuals, procedures and evaluation. The results of a field trial are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBradsher, Monica; Hagan, Lucy – Educational Leadership, 1995
By combining hands-on research and telecommunications, the National Geographic Society's Kids Network enables K-8 students to grapple with basic science and geography concepts, hone communication and research skills, and network with kids around the world. Students focus on real-world problems, work cooperatively, and share results in class…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedEnglish, Lyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Highlights combinatorial problems appropriate for students aged 4 to 12 years that utilize manipulatives in a hands-on approach. Examines and identifies students' strategies and self-monitoring techniques that produce effective problem solving. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Elementary Education, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedBrahier, Daniel J.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Provides 5 activities for levels K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and for the family that incorporate data collection and interpretation in the decision-making process. Activities investigate taste preference, voter preference, meal preference at the school open house, three close presidential elections, and questions about the years and dates of presidential…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedNevin, Mary Lou – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Proposes the use of literature to introduce new mathematical concepts. Presents a story to develop the concept of grouping, and follows with 11 activities related to the story in which students use dramatization and manipulative materials to develop new groupings, predict outcomes, validate their predictions, and discuss findings to develop the…
Descriptors: Addition, Discovery Learning, Educational Games, Elementary Education
