Explains the results of an effort to introduce active learning strategies into the general chemistry curriculum at the United States Naval Academy. Reports that students in an active learning classroom showed significant improvement in performance compared to students in a lecture-based course. (Author/YDS)

Presents results of a national survey of public relations instructors regarding use of active learning approaches identified in the survey. Finds that respondents often use the 10 active learning approaches. Indicates that some demographic characteristics of public relations faculty are significant predictors of willingness to use these…

In the Masterpiece course project, business communication students prepare a proposal for study with an actual business partner, a recruitment presentation for prospective employees, a research report and oral presentation, and assessment of team and individual performance. The project is an opportunity for actual management rather than merely…

In Britain, archaeological fieldwork is being used for both educational and research purposes. Training is provided for adult learners from a range of backgrounds, with the goal of increasing public participation in and ownership of archaeological outcomes. (SK)

Introduces the Techniques in Chemistry I course taught in the Furman University Department of Chemistry which focuses on organic and inorganic chemistry. Uses a problem solving approach and active learning. (Contains 17 references.) (YDS)

Interviews with 15 agriculture students before and after a field trip to Puerto Rico indicated that they considered it a significant and valuable learning experience that provided direct hands-on involvement. They learned content, were able to apply it, and developed sensitivity to another culture. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)

Considers how to get today's schoolchild and college student to move from the words to the picture, then back again. Explores the teaching technique of having students draw what the piece of literature describes. Finds that drawing the visual image provides a much better chance of understanding a work's significance. Describes how to apply this…

Notes that while active learning strategies enable students to grasp important concepts, they also help students become enthusiastic and confident writers and interpreters of literature. Suggests that the more active students are in the lesson, the more engaged they will be in the subject matter and the better opportunity they will have to learn…

Adoption of a learning-to-learn perspective in secondary agricultural education is affected by school policy, inservice training, and teachers' professional orientation. School management and policy must reflect the perspective that fostering the quality of students' independent learning is the central mission. School organizations should become…

Describes a worksheet developed to enable students to learn the rules for assigning oxidation states. Employs an active learning approach. Also includes a copy of the worksheet. (DDR)

In most Hollywood teacher movies, a change toward the learning paradigm occurs after the teacher understands that the instructional paradigm is unworkable. Many real teachers refuse to make this shift because the learning-paradigm classroom is emotionally and intellectually demanding, requires more time for planning and critical reflection, and is…

Management students used either the Harvard Case Method (n=33) or McAleer Interactive Case Analysis (n=31) to analyze case studies. The McAleer group was better prepared and participated more in discussions; they performed consistently better than the Harvard group on case analyses and recall of content. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Defines active learning as students actively involved in the learning process. Suggests that to learn actively, students need to know their learning styles and engage with the subject matter. Concludes that students who know their learning styles and are allowed to choose time management methods, note-taking systems, textbook marking methods and…

Describes a student-centered laboratory course in which student teams select phage from sewage samples and characterize the phage in a semester-long project that models real-life scientific research. Results of student evaluations indicate a high level of satisfaction with the course. (Author/MM)

Provides a detailed description of the incorporation of constructivist, active, cooperative teaching strategies in a chemistry class. (EV)