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Jenkins, Alan – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1994
Discusses problems of maintaining higher education geography fieldwork in an era of increasing class size. Presents and describes 13 strategies for coping with these problems. Recommends that individual teachers and geography departments redesign their fieldwork programs in accordance with their priorities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Organization, Class Size, Classroom Environment
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Warburton, Jeff; Madge, Clare – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1994
Contends that the success or failure of an undergraduate research project can hinge on one or two decisions made at an early stage in the process. Describes a "Snakes and Ladders" board game used to remind students of good and bad research design practices. Includes game rules and a listing of the good and bad practices. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Educational Games, Educational Strategies
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Mossa, Joann – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1995
Discusses the motivation, implementation, and impressions of involving college students in written and oral field guide contributions in two geography classes. Concludes that students learn more from participating, obtain written and oral communication opportunities, and acquire self-esteem by using the approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction, Field Studies
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Lee, Pamela; Stuart, Marion – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1997
Provides a brief discussion of the possibilities and pitfalls of using video for a research or final project. Outlines some pre-production questions to ask and guidelines to follow in producing a video for academic credit. Discusses technical considerations, content, and issues of confidentiality and ethics. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Creative Teaching, Educational Benefits, Educational Innovation