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Council for Environmental Education, 2012
Developed in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund, "Taking Action" inspires ideas and provides models for conducting effective environmental projects--projects that dynamically engage students from start to finish. From adopting species to protecting habitats to saving energy and creating publications, this guide will help educators plan,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Guides, Environmental Education, School Community Relationship
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Leonard, William H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Indicates the reasons for the lack of success of lecture method among high school students. Compares the constructivist approach to the objectivist approach and discusses student learning differences. Makes recommendations for student learning needs. (Contains 37 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Concept Mapping, Constructivism (Learning), Conventional Instruction
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Romance, Nancy R.; Vitale, Michael R. – College Teaching, 1999
Explores the use of concept mapping as a college teaching technique, drawing on research on conceptual knowledge, concept formation, and classroom applications and variations. Specific activities for concept mapping and modeling are offered, and the nature of the teacher's and student's role is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction