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Bonello, Charles; Scaife, Jon – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 2009
Demonstrations are a core part of science teaching. In 1980 a three-part assessment method using demonstrating was proposed. Known as DOE this consisted of demonstration, observation and explanation. DOE quickly evolved into POE: predict, observe, explain. In the light of experiences with POE and insights from constructivist theory we set out in…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Constructivism (Learning), Student Teachers, Course Content
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Brown, John Seely – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2006
Today's students are comfortable satisfying their immense curiosity on their own. This capacity for independent learning is essential to their future well-being, since they are likely to have multiple careers and will need to continually learn new skills they were not taught in college. Students will need to feel comfortable working in…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Educational Environment, College Students, Teamwork