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Zwozdiak-Myers, Paula – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
What do we mean by reflective practice? What does it involve? How can it help you develop as a teacher? "The Teacher's Reflective Practice Handbook" is an essential source of advice, guidance and ideas for both student and practising teachers. Helping you to translate pedagogical knowledge into practice, this "Handbook" guides you through studying…
Descriptors: Evidence, Classroom Research, Problem Based Learning, Classroom Environment
Schwarzer, David, Ed.; Petron, Mary, Ed.; Luke, Christopher, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2011
"Research Informing Practice--Practice Informing Research: Innovative Teaching Methodologies for World Language Educators" is an edited volume that focuses on innovative, nontraditional methods of teaching and learning world languages. Using teacher-research projects, each author in the volume guides readers through their own personal…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Theory Practice Relationship, Classroom Research, Teaching Methods
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Postholm, May Britt – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2008
Problem-based learning, group work, project work and fieldwork are prescribed learning methods aimed at replacing or complementing traditional lectures in higher education in Norway (Innst. S. nr 337, 2000-2001) [Proposal to the Norwegian Parliament no. 337 (2000-2001)]. This is based on the belief that student activity can enhance learning. The…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Problem Based Learning, Group Dynamics, Foreign Countries
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Derya, Sahhuseyinoglu – Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 2007
The aim of this paper is to present an application of a sample lesson plan which aimed to develop critical thinking skills through educational games. The participants were 46 second year pre-service English Language teachers who were taking a course titled Advanced Reading and Writing II in the Faculty of Education. The lesson plan included a set…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Critical Thinking, Speech Skills, Thinking Skills
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Butler, Susan – Research in Science Education, 1999
Describes action research on the efficacy of problem-based learning using a hermeneutic dialectic methodology. Focuses on the emergence of students' critical-thinking skills, the relevance of science concepts taught, the interdisciplinary nature of the problems addressed, and the changing roles of the teacher and students. Reports that the course…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Research, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Thinking
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Pizzini, Edward L.; Shepardson, Daniel P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Compares models of the classroom dynamics for a traditional laboratory setting and a problem-solving-centered environment, both at the eighth grade science level. Descriptive data indicate no differences in the models, whereas path analyses suggest that, in the problem-solving model, student behaviors significantly correlate to lesson structure,…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
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Forrest, Alex S.; Walsh, Laurence J.; Isaacs, Geoff; Williams, Lesley M. – Journal of Dental Education, 1998
Describes the conversion of a conventional didactic course in dental anatomy at the University of Queensland (Australia) into a course in problem-based learning and the resulting effects on learners' autonomy over the first three years of the new course, noting the extent of achievement of course goals, student achievement, and learning style…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Allied Health Occupations Education, Anatomy, Change Strategies
Chambers, Jack A., Ed. – 1993
This collection of 18 papers covers four broad areas of teaching and learning in higher education: innovative college teaching/learning strategies; effective classroom research/assessment activities; advanced classroom technology; and developing teaching and learning centers. Titles include: (1) "Changing Teaching Styles When Technology Becomes…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Art Education, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques