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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
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Learning from Dealing with Real World Problems
Akcay, Hakan
Education, v137 n4 p413-417 Sum 2017
The purpose of this article is to provide an example of using real world issues as tools for science teaching and learning. Using real world issues provides students with experiences in learning in problem-based environments and encourages them to apply their content knowledge to solving current and local problems.
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Science Instruction, Relevance (Education), Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Social Problems, Teaching Methods, Water Pollution, Conservation (Environment), College Students, College Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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