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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Bickman, Martin – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
The tradition of the active mind views knowledge as provisionally constructed by the mind in perpetual interaction with the world. There are no substitutes for students' and teachers' consistent application of intelligence and steady thinking. A problem-based-learning approach to teacher education exemplifies John Dewey's laboratory model.…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Change, Educational Philosophy
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Arthur, David – Journal of Nursing Education, 2001
An alcohol early intervention education package was tested with nursing students; 73 preregistration and 33 registered nurses used it; 71 and 35 were controls. Those using the package showed significant improvement in attitudes about problem and dependent drinkers and in knowledge. (Contains 30 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Attitude Change, Early Intervention, Higher Education
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Gale, Trevor – Journal of Education for Teaching, 2000
Examines how teacher educators should respond to the growing body of student teachers with learning disabilities, focusing on one case, outlining the situation in Australian universities, and questioning the utility of current definitions of learning disabilities and difficulties, suggesting that teacher educators must rethink their approach to…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Disabilities
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Blue, Amy V.; Stratton, Terry D.; Donnelly, Michael B.; Nash, Phyllis P.; Schwartz, Richard W. – Medical Teacher, 1998
Examines the relationship between medical students' communication apprehension and their performance in problem-based learning sessions as assessed by a tutor and by their knowledge acquisition. (DDR)
Descriptors: Communication Apprehension, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Knowledge Level
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Owens, Norma J.; Padula, Cynthia A.; Hume, Anne L. – Educational Gerontology, 2002
Interdisciplinary clinical case studies in geriatrics were developed using active and problem-based learning approaches that simulate clinical environments. Feedback from their use in continuing education indicated that facilitators need interdisciplinary group skills, well-written discussion questions enhanced learning, and the presence of all…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Experiential Learning, Geriatrics, Health Occupations
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Dolmans, Diana H. J. M.; Gijselaers, Wim H.; Moust, Jos H. C.; de Grave, Willem S.; Wolfhagen, Ineke H. A. P.; van der Vleuten, Cees P. M. – Medical Teacher, 2002
Reports on major trends in studies investigating the tutor during the past 10 years. Describes three major trends: studies on the differential influence of content expert and non-content expert tutors on student achievement, studies on process variables, and studies on the relationship between tutor characteristics and differential contextual…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Higher Education, Medical Education, Problem Based Learning
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Fincham, Alan G.; Shuler, Charles F. – Journal of Dental Education, 2001
Discusses the rationale for the introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy into dental education, the modalities of PBL being introduced, and the implications of its introduction into dental schools. Addresses implementation, faculty development, admissions, and assessment. Presents and discusses observations from a parallel-track…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dental Schools, Dental Students, Faculty Development
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