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Savery, John R.; Duffy, Thomas M. – Educational Technology, 1995
Discusses the link between the theoretical principles of constructivism, the practice of instructional design, and the practice of teaching. Defines constructivism, lists three primary principles of learning and understanding, identifies eight instructional principles needed for the design of constructivist learning environments, and presents a…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Environment, Educational Principles, Educational Theories

Benoit, Ty – Social Studies Review, 1998
Outlines a social studies lesson plan that follows the Problem Based Learning model. Provides the lesson goal, questions for students, instructions for teachers and students, instructional materials, Internet resources for student research, preparation hints for teachers, and reflective learning questions for students at the end of the project.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Grade 6, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades

Sage, Sara M.; Torp, Linda T. – Journal of Staff Development, 1997
Educators at the Center for Problem-Based Learning at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy examined the professional development needs of teachers of problem-based learning. Surveys of and interviews with teachers participating in partnership activities provided data on teacher role, problem-based learning's impact on students, and the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education, Problem Based Learning

Biley, Francis – Nurse Education Today, 1999
Nursing students (n=45) using problem-based learning (PBL) strongly felt increased tension both in making the transition to PBL from traditional forms of education and in the conflict between students' desire for knowledge acquisition and the less concrete outcomes of PBL. (SK)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Educational Change, Higher Education, Knowledge Level

Edens, Kellah M. – College Teaching, 2000
Discusses the problem-based learning (PBL) model, including underlying principles and the three phases of the cyclical process: (1) problem development; (2) initiation of PBL events, inquiry, and investigation; and (3) problem solution. A case study illustrates use of PBL in an educational psychology class. A table lists sample problems for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness

Rhodes, David G. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1999
Describes an approach to problem-based learning (PBL) in the pharmacy curriculum that utilizes electronic communications to reduce the personnel costs associated with PBL. Comparison with convention PBL found substantial reduction in personnel time. Discusses application as a supplement to didactic instruction and the method's feasibility for both…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development, Distance Education, Electronic Mail

Custers, Eugene J. F. M.; Robbe, Peter F. De Vries; Stuyt, Paul M. J. – Academic Medicine, 2000
Discusses clinical problem analysis (CPA) in medical education, an approach to solving complex clinical problems. Outlines the five step CPA model and examines the value of CPA's content-independent (methodical) approach. Argues that teaching students to use CPA will enable them to avoid common diagnostic reasoning errors and pitfalls. Compares…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Higher Education, Medical Education, Problem Based Learning

Koschmann, Timothy – Discourse Processes, 1999
Presents one of a set of five analyses that all examine the same data; the discourse of a problem-based learning group in medicine. Offers an overview of the five analyses, including how they differ. Includes a transcription of the six-minute data segment featuring a group of second-year medical students and a faculty tutor/coach discussing a…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication
Graham, William; Legere, Sylvie M. – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1998
Discusses the goal-based design concepts used to build a CD-ROM-based course for senior executives at Andersen Consulting. Topics include quality management; continuous improvement; problem-centered learning; video storytelling; feedback; multimedia learning environments; course organization; and possible future applications. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Educational Environment, Feedback, Management Development

Bieron, Joseph F.; Dinan, Frank J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a chemistry report on methamphetamine synthesis downloaded from the Internet and asks students to point out errors and answer questions about the text. Discusses the methods of methamphetamine synthesis and major issues in writing a case study. (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemical Analysis, Classroom Techniques, Higher Education

Rowberg, Kathryn – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a classroom activity in which students identify the possible ways of reducing NOx emissions to reduce ground-level ozone. (YDS)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Environmental Education, Higher Education

Moss, David M.; Abrams, Eleanor D.; Robb, Judith – International Journal of Science Education, 2001
Examines pre-college students' understanding of the nature of science and tracks those beliefs over the course of an academic year. Studies students' conceptions of the nature of science using a model developed for use in this study. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Environmental Education, High Schools, Inquiry
Renzulli, Joseph S. – Gifted Education International, 2000
This article describes an enrichment cluster approach designed to create highly challenging learning opportunities that allow high potential students to identify themselves. The enrichment clusters focus students' attention on authentic learning applied to real-life problems. Guidelines for enrichment clusters are discussed, along with the teacher…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cluster Grouping, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education

Coleman, Mary Ruth – Gifted Child Today, 2001
This article discusses ways that sophistication can be incorporated into the curriculum to address the needs of gifted learners. Educators are urged to use questions, integrated curriculum, problem-based learning, independent and self-directed study projects, and mentor experiences to facilitate the exploration of ideas beyond the scope of the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Independent Study

Lawrence, Betty Hurley – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1996
Describes the use of videoconferencing to teach courses for NYNEX (a New York telephone company) employees through the Center for Distance Learning of the State University of New York Empire State College. Topics include process education, cooperative learning, problem-based learning, student roles, and program effectiveness. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Distance Education, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness