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Consideration of Learning Orientations as an Application of Achievement Goals in Evaluating Life Science Majors in Introductory Physics
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Mason, Andrew J.; Bertram, Charles A. – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2018
When considering performing an Introductory Physics for Life Sciences course transformation for one's own institution, life science majors' achievement goals are a necessary consideration to ensure the pedagogical transformation will be effective. However, achievement goals are rarely an explicit consideration in physics education research topics…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Physics, Science Instruction, Majors (Students)
Xbox Kinect Gaming Systems as a Supplemental Tool within a Physical Education Setting: Third and Fourth Grade Students' Perspectives
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Shewmake, Cole J.; Merrie, Michael D.; Calleja, Paul – Physical Educator, 2015
Literature indicates that technology, including exergaming, is popular among adolescents and can be used as a supplemental tool in the physical education classroom. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine third and fourth grade students' perceived enjoyment and exertion levels toward exergaming in relation to traditional physical…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Video Games, Supplementary Education, Elementary School Students
Assessing the Effectiveness of Student Oriented Learning Outlines (SOLOs) in an Equine Classroom
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Jogan, Kathleen S. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
This study determined if the use of the student oriented learning outline (SOLO) in a University of Arkansas equine production classroom had a positive influence in three areas: mastery of material taught, retention of material taught and voluntary positive student behaviors related to the use of course material. Thirty-one students who were…
Descriptors: Horses, Outcome Based Education, Control Groups, Experimental Groups
Student Perceptions of Instructional Methods towards Alternative Energy Education
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Sallee, Clayton W.; Edgar, Don W.; Johnson, Donald M. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2013
The effectiveness of different methods of instruction has been discussed since the early years of formal education systems. Lecture has been deemed the most common method of presenting information to students (Kindsvatter, Wilen, & Ishler, 1992; Waldron & Moore, 1991) and the demonstration method has been symbolized as the most effective…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Energy, Fuels
Environmental Literacy of Sixth Grade Students in Arkansas: Implications for Environmental Education Reform
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Wood, Lisa S. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Environmental education must be better integrated into K-12 curriculum to advance environmental literacy. Producing a citizenry that can understand and address the complex environmental issues facing the world today and in the future is essential to sustainable life on this planet. Using the Middle School Environmental Literacy Survey, 6th grade…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Literacy, Scores, Middle School Students
A Gender Based Analysis of the Learning-Style Preferences of Principal Preparation Students
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Hines, Mack T., III – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2006
Determining gender learning-style preferences is necessary in assuring that principal preparation programmes are inclusive of styles that benefit both males and females. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were any gender differences for students in a principal preparation programme on responses to items measuring pedagogy (science…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Cognitive Style, Principals, Administrator Education