NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Wuleta Ketema Abebe; Habtamu Wodaj Tafari; Solomon Belay Faris – Cogent Education, 2024
The teaching of conceptual understanding is a key objective in the field of science education. But students, on average, do not adequately understand the concepts in a large number of science subjects. This is the case with Ethiopia's students as well. Additionally, conventional instruction is the primary method used by Ethiopian school teachers.…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Student Attitudes, Heredity, Scientific Concepts
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Restall, Greg C.; Yao, Ada; Niu, Belle – TESOL in Context, 2023
A prescribed English language textbook often directs classroom teaching practices in secondary school classes in EFL contexts, such as in South Korea. The textbook is often accompanied by multimedia resources which are delivered to students as input at a regulated pace with limited opportunities for communicative interaction or spoken output. Such…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Grade 10, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Sikhakhane, Munyaradzi; Govender, Samantha; Maphalala, Mncedisi Christian – International Journal of Education and Practice, 2020
The aim of this study was to examine if any pedagogical paradigm shift has taken place in enhancing authentic teaching and learning in secondary schools. It explored the pedagogical practices currently employed in secondary schools. The theory underpinning the study was the 21st century pedagogy for teaching and learning. A qualitative research…
Descriptors: 21st Century Skills, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Tran, Dung; Nguyen, Duyen Thi; Nguyen, An Thi Tan; Nguyen, Giang-Nguyen Thi; Ta, Phuong Minh – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2020
To address the upcoming reform curriculum initiative following competency-based learning in Vietnam, this study examines how variations of a contextualized task allow students to experience the mathematical modelling process. We explore how Grade 10 students respond to tasks with different levels of authenticity when they first attempt such tasks.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Curriculum Development, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Models
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Irvine, Jeff – Journal of Education and Learning, 2020
Student engagement in their own learning of mathematics, and student attitudes towards mathematics are key dimensions of learning. This mixed methods study examined the impact of a classroom intervention based on the principles of reform mathematics (i.e., active student involvement, hands-on, real-world connections, use of manipulatives and…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Student Attitudes, Intervention, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Satterfield, Diana L. – Journal of Education and Learning, 2019
However well-intentioned, standardization and increased testing conflict with theories and research that supports authentic learning and collaboration. Implementing methods to empower and engage students can feel nearly impossible within a high-stake environment. This article discusses the findings of an action research study conducted to explore…
Descriptors: Authentic Learning, Learner Engagement, Student Empowerment, High Stakes Tests