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Direct linkStauffacher, M.; Walter, A. I.; Lang, D. J.; Wiek, A.; Scholz, R. W. – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2006
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the transdisciplinary case study (TCS) as a learning framework based on what we call functional socio-cultural constructivism and project-based learning (PBL). In doing so, the paper attempts to illustrate the applicability of TCS to learn competencies and skills necessary to research problems of…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), World Problems, Research Problems, Student Projects
Peer reviewedSemrau, Penelope; Boyer, Barbara A. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Describes three computer-based lessons using constructivist learning principles. Includes a telecommunications lesson using an online vendor, an interactive video lesson on van Gogh's paintings, and a CD-ROM lesson on ancient lands. Includes figures depicting screens from all three lessons. (CFR)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Art History, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
