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Beyond Passive Learning: Problem-Based Learning and Concept Maps to Promote Basic and Higher-Order Thinking in Basic Skills Instruction
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Smith, Regina O. – Journal of Research and Practice for Adult Literacy, Secondary, and Basic Education, 2014
Research into the best practices for basic skills education, national bridge programs, the new GED® assessment, and accelerated developmental education indicated that contextualized instruction was most effective when preparing adult literacy students for college and work. Nevertheless, "remedial pedagogy" with a sole focus on the…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Adult Literacy, Concept Mapping, Basic Skills
School-to-Work Professional Development Package for College and University Arts & Sciences Faculty, 2001.
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Berns, Robert G.; Bailey, Dora L. – 2001
This document is intended to assist organizers of professional development activities for arts and sciences faculty members of preservice teacher education programs at Ohio colleges and universities. The following materials are included: (1) a decision matrix to organize the decisions made by facilitators of professional development activities;…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Beginning Teacher Induction, College Faculty
School-to-Work Professional Development Package for College and University Education Faculty, 2001.
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Berns, Robert G.; Bailey, Dora L. – 2001
This document is intended to assist organizers of professional development activities for education faculty members of preservice teacher education programs at Ohio colleges and universities. The following materials are included: (1) a decision matrix to organize the decisions made by facilitators of professional development activities; (2) a…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Beginning Teacher Induction, College Faculty