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Douglass, Helen – Science and Children, 2016
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance science teaching. In today's classrooms, teachers face numerous challenges. They are preparing students for jobs and careers that are not even conceived of yet. Assessments are being used to address students' college and career readiness and to promote critical thinking and problem solving.…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Chien, Ming-tso – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Achieving effective learning via digital media continues to be a major concern in contemporary education. The daily use of all forms of digital media is part of our lives and therefore becomes a key component of education. Educators must consider the process of digital media curriculum as a learning model and form of experience adapted to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Implementation, Educational Technology, Media Literacy, Multimedia Materials
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Bruehl, Margaret; Pan, Denise; Ferrer-Vinent, Ignacio J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
This paper describes curriculum modules developed for first-year general chemistry laboratory courses that use scientific literature and creative experiment design to build information literacy in a student-centered learning environment. Two curriculum units are discussed: Exploring Scientific Literature and Design Your Own General Chemistry…
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Chemistry, College Freshmen, Student Centered Curriculum
Carter, Alex – Principal Leadership, 2010
Most principals admit that despite the huge changes that have taken place in the world over the last 50 years, the education that students receive in today's high schools is remarkably similar to the education that was offered their parents. Educators recognize that changes should occur, but the reality of creating change can be overwhelming.…
Descriptors: Secondary Education, Relevance (Education), Rural Schools, Active Learning
Arapahoe County School District 6, Littleton, CO. – 1970
The unit experiences for the K-12 curriculum guide, including these for grade 5, are outlined in SO 001 139. These units include the study of the culture, history, geography, and economics of regions of the United States. The depth study of Colorado draws relationship between the state, the nation, and the world. The emphasis for both grade 5 and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Area Studies, Citizenship, Concept Teaching
Arapahoe County School District 6, Littleton, CO. – 1968
The unit experiences for the K-12 curriculum, including these for grade 1, were designed by the district staff to achieve a more comprehensive knowledge of the world in which we live; to develop the ability to think critically and creatively; to use inquiry and problem solving skills in human relations situations; to understand major social…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Citizenship, Concept Teaching, Critical Thinking