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Reviewing the Purpose of Education and Challenges Faced in Implementing Sound Pedagogical Practices in the Presence of Emerging Evidence from Neuroscience
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Watagodakumbura, Chandana – World Journal of Education, 2015
The field of neuroscience has been evolving constantly and at a rapid pace in the recent past. Consequently, neuroscientists have put forth a wealth of knowledge in relation learning and education in general. In this context, how can we as educators benefit from the emerging evidence from neuroscience so that we can take a significant step forward…
Descriptors: Neurosciences, Evidence, Teaching Methods, Educational Objectives
From Attitudes to Practice: Utilising Inclusive Teaching Strategies in Kenyan Primary Schools
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Elder, Brent C.; Damiani, Michelle L.; Oswago, Benson O. – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2016
The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence of Kenyan primary school teachers using inclusive teaching strategies in a rural setting with many known barriers to the development of a sustainable inclusive education system. This qualitative study examines teachers' uses of inclusive teaching strategies in primary schools following a series of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies
How Static Is the Statics Classroom? An Investigation into How Innovations, Specifically Research-Based Instructional Strategies, Are Adopted into the Statics Classroom
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Cutler, Stephanie Leigh – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate how educational research, specifically Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS), is adopted by education practice, specifically within the engineering Statics classroom. Using a systematic approach, changes in classroom teaching practices were investigated from the instructors' perspective.…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Educational Practices, Educational Research, Evidence
Implementation of Evidence-Based Adolescent Literacy Practices by Select Secondary Teachers
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Mergele, Catherine E. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this mixed methods research study was to investigate how evidence-based adolescent literacy practices are implemented by secondary teachers in the classroom or what the reasons might be for these practices not being implemented. Three secondary English teachers of three different types of classes, comprising Intensive, Project-based…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Curriculum Implementation, Secondary School Teachers
Examining Differentiated Instruction: Teachers Respond
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Logan, Brenda – Research in Higher Education Journal, 2011
Today's classrooms are more diverse than ever. In fact, research shows that there will be a steady increase in Hispanic, Asian Americans, and African American students in the coming years. Therefore, differentiated instruction may be the panacea that educators are searching for. This paper commences with an introduction and then segways into a…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Teacher Response, Educational Principles, Teaching Methods
Using "Interteaching" to Enhance Student Engagement and Learning
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Scoboria, Alan; Sirois, Fuschia M.; Pascual-Leone, Antonio – Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 2009
In this paper, we describe our experience with a recently devised teaching method termed interteaching (Boyce & Hineline, 2002). This educational approach provides a rich rehearsal of material, and emphasizes student engagement, peer discussion, and student/instructor interaction. We describe the method, provide pragmatic tips for…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Student Motivation, Motivation Techniques, Teaching Methods