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Rosser, Sue V. – College Teaching, 1998
If dynamics of gender and race in the science classroom are understood and used effectively, group work may enhance learning for all students, especially women and students of color; if ignored or misunderstood, group work may detract from or inhibit learning. Group size/selection, roles/leadership, assignments/grading, student resistance, and…
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Size, College Instruction, Cooperative Learning
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Lancaster, E. A.; Rikard, G. Linda – Middle School Journal, 2002
Presents ways of learning through movement. Discusses the beginning of the systems approach, contents of the systems class, and connections to mathematics, social studies, English, science, and physical education. Focuses on the interconnectedness of basic core learning to other subject areas. (DLH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Brain, Curriculum Design, Educational Environment
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This May 7, 2004 issue of "Chronicle for Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Athletics Director Caught in 2002 Resume Scandal Gets a Second Chance" (Suggs, Welch); (2) "NCAA Punishes…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Textbooks, College Faculty, Documentaries
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This June 11, 2004 issue of "Chronicle for Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Parlez-Vous Anything?" (Germano, William); (2) "The Colors They…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Second Language Learning, Computer Networks, Computer Assisted Instruction
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This January 28, 2005 issue of "Chronicle for Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Wasting Money: A Failed Fund-Raising Trip Makes a Development Officer…
Descriptors: Fund Raising, Educational Finance, Higher Education, Retailing
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Cheaney, James D.; Ingebritsen, Thomas S. – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2005
Problem-based learning (PBL) is the use of a "real world" problem or situation as a context for learning. The present study explores the use of PBL in an online biotechnology course. In the PBL unit, student groups dealt with the ethical, legal, social, and human issues surrounding pre-symptomatic DNA testing for a genetic disease. Issues…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Testing, Problem Based Learning, Program Effectiveness
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Bradley, Renee; Henderson, Kelly; Monfore, Dorotha A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
Improving the services for children with emotional or behavioral problems has been one of the priorities of the Department of Education for the last four decades. Since its implementation, the Office of Special Education Programs has been dedicated to funding and supporting research in the area of emotional disorders. Despite increased attention…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Emotional Disturbances, Children, Behavioral Science Research
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Markstrom, Carol A.; Charley, Perry H. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal of the National Center, 2003
Disasters can be defined as catastrophic events that challenge the normal range of human coping ability. The technological/human-caused disaster, a classification of interest in this article, is attributable to human error or misjudgment. Lower socioeconomic status and race intersect in the heightened risk for technological/human-caused disasters…
Descriptors: Hazardous Materials, Environmental Influences, Wastes, Technology
McCoy, Leah P., Ed. – Online Submission, 2009
This document presents the proceedings of the Annual Research Forum. Included herein are the following 29 studies: (1) What Factors Influence Algebra 1 Students' Attitudes toward Math? (Elizabeth A. Allen); (2) Low-Income Student and Teacher Impressions of Kagan Cooperative Learning (Andrea Anderson); (3) Developing and Implementing an Articulated…
Descriptors: High Schools, Student Attitudes, Oral Reading, Writing Strategies
Kincheloe, Joe L., Ed.; Horn, Raymond A., Jr., Ed. – Praeger, 2007
Cognition, mind, counseling psychology, lesson plans, learning styles, and Vygotsky are just a few of the many subjects discussed in this exciting work. Educators, students, counselors, parents, and others will find new understanding as they read and browse. How does the immigrant experience affect student outcomes? What are the effects of poverty…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Guides, Reference Materials, Student Diversity
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2006
In Arizona, one of the country's fastest growing states, the demand for well-educated employees will only increase over the next several years. In the decade leading up to 2013, healthcare occupations will see growth of 50 percent. Almost 1,800 dentists will need to be hired to fill new posts and to cover retirement, for example. Teachers will be…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Food Service, Dentistry, Labor Force Development
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2006
In South Dakota, the demand for well-educated employees will only increase over the next several years. In the decade leading up to 2012, healthcare and healthcare support occupations will see growth of about 25 percent; over 2,500 new practitioners and technicians will be needed. There will be a 24 percent increase in the number of…
Descriptors: Employment Projections, Higher Education, Food Service, Labor Force Development
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2006
In California, the nation's most populous state, the demand for well-educated employees will only increase over the next several years. In the decade leading up to 2012, healthcare occupations will see growth of 28 percent; over 157,000 new practitioners and technicians will be needed. Teachers will be in high demand: over a quarter million new…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Food Service, Dentistry, Labor Force Development
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2006
Employment in Colorado (including hourly and salaried jobs and self-employment) is projected to grow by 23 percent from 2002 to 2012, adding some 551,630 new jobs to the state's economy and growing the workforce from 2,355,290 to 2,906,920. The rate of growth is much higher than the 15 percent increase projected for the nation as a whole.…
Descriptors: Employment Projections, Higher Education, Food Service, Architecture
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2006
Employment in Montana (including hourly and salaried jobs and self-employment) is projected to grow by 17 percent from 2002 to 2012, adding over 96,000 new jobs to the state's economy and growing the workforce from 554,456 to 651,135. The rate of growth is higher than the 15 percent increase projected for the nation as a whole. Growth will occur…
Descriptors: Student Exchange Programs, Employment Projections, Higher Education, Veterinary Medicine
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