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Canine Paternity Testing--Using Personal Experiences To Teach Science.
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Rascati, Ralph J. – American Biology Teacher, 2002
Outlines how an example from the field of animal husbandry is used in a DNA Technology course to motivate students to take a deeper interest in the material. Focuses on paternity testing in dogs. (DDR)
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Biology, College Curriculum, DNA
Bringing the Sociological Perspective into the Interdisciplinary Classroom through Literature.
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Hendershott, Anne; Wright, Sheila – Teaching Sociology, 1993
Maintains that the idea of using literature in the sociology classroom is not new and can be used to teach sociological concepts in interdisciplinary classes. Asserts that literature provides student motivation and encourages sociological imagination. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Using Star Trek: The Next Generation Television Episodes To Teach Science.
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Dubek, Leroy W.; Tatlow, Rose – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Argues that one advantage of using film as a medium in the classroom is that it draws on an activity students find interesting. Focuses on the use of certain episodes of the series "Star Trek: The Next Generation." (DDR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Stimulating Science and Technology in Higher Education: An International Comparison of Policy Measures and Their Effectiveness. Summary
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Hamer, Rebecca; Frinking, Erik J.; Horlings, Edwin – RAND Corporation, 2005
RAND Europe has performed a study for the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This study aims to increase the understanding regarding the influence of societal developments and policy initiatives on the attractiveness and uptake of science and technology (S&T) in higher education. This study consists of an international…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Science Education
Stimulating Science and Technology in Higher Education: An International Comparison of Policy Measures and Their Effectiveness
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Hamer, Rebecca; Frinking, Erik J.; Horlings, Edwin – RAND Corporation, 2005
RAND Europe has performed a study for the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This study aims to increase the understanding regarding the influence of societal developments and policy initiatives on the attractiveness and uptake of science and technology (S&T) in higher education. This study consists of an international…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Science Education