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Blom, Simone; Pentland, Peter; Woolcott, Geoff – Teaching Science, 2021
The implementation of student-centred learning programs can improve student outcomes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) domains. The required approaches to teaching and learning in such programs, however, are only slowly being adopted in the Asia-Pacific region. This article focuses on a STEM module, 'Water in the 21st…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Implementation, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students
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Townsend, Grant C.; And Others – Journal of Dental Education, 1997
Describes and assesses the University of Adelaide (Australia) dental school's problem-based learning approach and five-year curriculum, including program design, instructional modules based on clinical situations, use of student reflective journals, and course evaluation. Introduction of the new curriculum has resulted in student perceptions that…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Curriculum Design, Dental Schools, Educational Objectives
Brewer, Ilma M. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1979
This study of the effectiveness of a multimedia course in plant anatomy shows a highly significant improvement in the capacity to answer final examination questions which involve problem solving, and a correlation between this improvement and the strategies used in small group teaching. Data, references, and notes are provided. (Author/JEG)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids, Learning Modules, Problem Solving
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Albion, Peter R. – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2003
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a powerful instructional design for professional education, which may be used to guide the design of interactive multimedia (IMM). An IMM package incorporating PBL principles has been developed to assist teachers in learning to integrate information and communications technologies (ICT) into their teaching. The…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Multimedia Materials, Problem Based Learning, Educational Technology
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Rennie, Leonie J.; And Others – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1992
This paper describes the evaluation of three curriculum models to teach technology. The three modules present technology as a design process involving problem identification and analysis; generation and evaluation of alternative solutions; planning and construction of models; and trialing, modification and evaluation. Participating pupil's…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Brown, Bettina Lankard – 2002
Exploring the relationship between generic skills (sometimes called employability skills) and career and technical education (CTE) requires asking these three questions: Are such skills taught in CTE? Can they be taught? Do employers value them over technical skills. A literature review of 14 books, reports, and journal articles concludes that…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Competency Based Education, Constructivism (Learning), Context Effect