Suggests that using K-W-L as an active learning strategy in a traditional lecture classroom setting can facilitate interaction between professor, students and subject matter. Considers how this method fosters a sense of community between professor, the discipline, and students even in large classes. Concludes that one of the advantages of active…

Describes a computer-mediated teaching system called computer-aided personalized system of instruction (CAPSI) that incorporates a social constructivist approach, maintaining that learning occurs primarily through a socially interactive process. Discusses use of CAPSI in an undergraduate course at the University of Manitoba that showed students…

Proposes an integrated approach for information technology in an educational context. Suggests a framework for the design of computer-assisted learning activities called e-ducation that incorporates electronic, engaged, and empowered learning, and describes the implementation of the framework at a Swedish university. (Contains 51 references.)…

Details an 'explanatory Earth story' on plate tectonics to show how such a 'story' can be developed in an earth science context. Presents five other stories in outline form. Explains the use of these stories as vehicles to present the big ideas of science. (DDR)

Presents a case study on the development of a learning organization that did not last very long. Suggests that the reason for its demise was the way in which learning in the organization was understood and enacted. The case is evaluated against John Dewey's learning theory. (Contains 24 references.) (DDR)

Offers an account of how the role of facilitators might be extended towards a process of 'critical facilitation'. Presents a perspective that is elucidated through using an exemplar of an application of this approach. Suggests that critical facilitation consists of developing an orientation of openness to discourse. (Contains 49 references.) (DDR)

Of 218 students enrolled in off-campus agriculture courses, 110 received a videotape and bookmark of learning strategies. Compared with 108 controls, the video group did not have higher grades or more positive attitudes toward distance learning. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

This diary study focuses on the second language learning styles and strategies of the diarist/researcher in a naturalistic setting, utilizing categories from Oxford's (1990) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning and the Style Analysis Survey. Analysis of diary entries indicates that the learners' learning style remained relatively constant…

Aims to assess the impact of introducing transferable skill objectives into the curriculum to help students to develop lifelong learning skills and compares students' perceptions of their skills with previous years considering the gender differences. (Author/YDS)

Describes what a methodology for situated action should do for students given problem solving in school settings. Proposes that a methodology for understanding situated action should afford the instructional designer, the methodologist, and the problem solver opportunities to co-construct coupling dynamics that operate on multiple space and time…

Investigated learner variables of Korean university students and explored the relationships of the variables to English language proficiency. Results show the correlations between strategies and proficiency were significant, while the correlations between styles and proficiency and between beliefs and proficiency were insignificant. (Author/VWL)

Describes efforts by the AASL (American Association of School Librarians) to develop a professional community for library media specialists through ALA (American Library Association) Annual Conference programs and the construction of an AASL Web site devoted to issues and topics related to effective teaching and learning behaviors. (Author/LRW)

Describes the techniques and challenges of processing learning activities in various contexts: large group or whole class, cooperative group or small learning team, and individually. Guidelines for teachers include: stay focused, listen and wait, identify goals, vary processing methods, affirm experiences and feelings, and seize teachable moments.…

Providing an incentive to make procrastinators study by giving a test on each chapter was compared with providing a learning strategy by requiring students to outline each chapter, with 82 students classified by level of procrastination. There was an advantage of almost 12% for the test condition among high procrastinators. (SLD)

Discussion of technological innovation and the process of design focuses on the design of computer software. Offers a framework for understanding the design process by examining two computer programs: FliPS, a multimedia program for learning complex problems in chemistry; and Tiger, a Web-based program for managing and publishing electronic…