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Wilson, T. M. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2013
This study seeks to bring the discipline of exercise science into the discussion of Quantitative Skills (QS) in science. The author's experiences of providing learning support to students and working with educators in the field are described, demonstrating the difficulty of encouraging students to address their skills deficit. A survey of…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Exercise Physiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biomechanics
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Klegeris, Andis; Bahniwal, Manpreet; Hurren, Heather – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2013
Problem-based learning (PBL) was originally introduced in medical education programs as a form of small-group learning, but its use has now spread to large undergraduate classrooms in various other disciplines. Introduction of new teaching techniques, including PBL-based methods, needs to be justified by demonstrating the benefits of such…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Control Groups, Biochemistry
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Veurink, N.; Sorby, S. A. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2012
Spatial skills have been shown to be important to success in an engineering curriculum, and some question if poor spatial skills prevent students from entering STEM fields or if students with weak spatial skills avoid engineering disciplines believed to highly spatially-oriented. Veurink and Hamlin (2011) found that freshmen students entering…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Majors (Students), Engineering Education, College Freshmen
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van der Meer, Jacques – Teaching in Higher Education, 2012
Note-taking in lectures is often taken to be the distinguishing characteristic of learning at university. It is typically assumed that this is a commonsensical skill that students either have or will learn through trial and error. The data from a research project in one New Zealand university suggest that taking good notes is not a skill that…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Notetaking, Performance Factors
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Wolery, Mark – Young Exceptional Children, 2012
This article focuses on early childhood classrooms in which young children with disabilities are enrolled, ideally inclusive classrooms. A foundational assumption about which most early intervention professionals would agree is that young children with disabilities learn from: (1) their experiences (interactions) with their physical environments…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Teaching Methods, Early Intervention, Educational Needs
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Mulvaney, Caroline A.; Watson, Michael C.; Errington, Gail – Health Education, 2012
Purpose: The aim of this literature review was to examine recent evidence of the impact of safety education for children and young people on unintentional injury rates and to update an earlier review. Evidence was sought that linked safety education for children and young people in schools, centres and other settings with changes in knowledge,…
Descriptors: Evidence, Safety, Prevention, Injuries
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Zalewski, Jacqueline M.; Shaffer, Leigh S. – NACADA Journal, 2011
Emotional labor, the sociological term for the vocational use and suppression of emotion, represents valuable human capital in most occupations in the new economy. However, Millennials often fail to recognize emotional labor as a transferable skill necessary for acquiring and succeeding in future careers. We explain the concept of emotional labor,…
Descriptors: Human Capital, Emotional Response, Academic Advising, Career Guidance
Folkers, Dean R. – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2011
The pursuit of common educational expectations, or standards, among the states has long been a conversation met with strong opinions--for and against. However, it seems clear that high standards and consistency are both critical characteristics to have in educational programs. The task to achieve such is certainly not expected to be easy. Using…
Descriptors: State Standards, Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Vocational Education
Rehfeldt, Ruth Anne – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2011
Every article on stimulus equivalence or derived stimulus relations published in the "Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis" was evaluated in terms of characteristics that are relevant to the development of applied technologies: the type of participants, settings, procedure automated vs. tabletop), stimuli, and stimulus sensory modality; types of…
Descriptors: Investigations, Journal Articles, Behavioral Science Research, Literature Reviews
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Strom, Paris S.; Thompson, MaryEllen; Strom, Robert D. – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2013
Teamwork skills are considered essential in a work environment characterized by diversity and interdependence. Consequently, middle grade teachers arrange cooperative learning so students can acquire experience with solving problems in groups. Teachers also acknowledge that they are frustrated because appropriate instruments are lacking to track…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Inclusion, Middle School Students, Teamwork
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Duarte, Rosalia; Cazelli, Sibele; Migliora, Rita; Coimbra, Carlos – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2013
The main purpose of this paper is provide information relevant for the formulation of new policies for the integration of technology in education from the discussion of research results that analyse computer skills and digital media uses among students (between 12 to 18 years old) from schools in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The schools…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Skill Analysis, Foreign Countries, Mass Media Use
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Ovsiannikov, A. A. – Russian Education and Society, 2013
Research data cast doubt on the assumption that the best universities in Russia are of a high quality and are graduating students who are well educated and ready to contribute to the development of the Russian economy and society. The dominance of Moscow in Russian higher education is not providing the benefits for Russia that it should be…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Higher Education, Educational Development, Educational Quality
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Cejda, Brent D.; Jolley, Michael R. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2013
The Leading Forward Initiative of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) outlined a set of essential competencies for effective leadership in community colleges. Research has confirmed that community college leaders agree the competencies are important to effective leadership. Few studies, however, have examined how these leadership…
Descriptors: Competence, Leadership Qualities, Minimum Competencies, Community Colleges
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Pillay, Jace – South African Journal of Education, 2012
The aim of this study was to identify and describe skills, characteristics and support networks needed by keystone Life Orientation (LO) teachers in six Gauteng schools. In this study "keystone" refers to LO teachers who make a positive impact in their schools. A qualitative research design was used to collect data through interviews,…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Classroom Observation Techniques, Questionnaires, Teacher Effectiveness
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Gebauer, Judith; Janicki, Thomas; Yaylacicegi, Ulku – Information Systems Education Journal, 2012
Learning theory from the "behaviorist" camp suggests that quick feedback on a stimulus (problem) followed by repetition (resubmission) will increase student learning. To test this assumption an experiment was conducted. In an introductory management information system class students were given the opportunity to submit several…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Assignments, Feedback (Response), Skill Analysis
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