Motivating Project-Based Learning: Sustaining the Doing, Supporting the Learning.

• Authors : Blumenfeld, Phyllis C.; Soloway, Elliot; Marx, Ronald W.

Subjects: *ACTIVITY programs in education; *LEARNING; *MOTIVATION (Psychology)

• Source: Educational Psychologist. Summer/Fall91, Vol. 26 Issue 3/4, p369. 30p.

• Abstract: Examines the potential of projects in motivating the students to learn. Factors influencing the motivation and thought of students; Design of

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Enhancing Student Motivation: A Schoolwide Approach.

• Authors : Maehr, Martin L.; Midgley, Carol

Subjects: *SCHOOLS; *MOTIVATION (Psychology); *LEARNING

• Source: Educational Psychologist. Summer/Fall91, Vol. 26 Issue 3/4, p399. 29p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Investigates the benefits of redesigned school approach in enhancing student motivation and learning. Effectiveness of school change approach; Role of motivation ...

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Modularisation--an administrator's view [1].

• Authors : Masterman, Richard

Subjects: *INDEPENDENT study

• Source: Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 1991, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p197. 8p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Opinion. Presents the author's view on modularisation based on three different perspectives. Purpose and essential elements of modularisation; Academic implications of ...

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Reconceiving instruction for the disadvantaged.

• Authors : Knapp, Michael S.; Shields, Patrick M.

Subjects: *CURRICULUM; *POOR children; *EDUCATORSUNITED States

• Source: Education Digest. Mar91, Vol. 56 Issue 7, p9. 5p.

• Abstract: Looks at some alternative ways of educating the disadvantaged children of poverty. Research on these children's strengths and weaknesses that are inaccurate; Problems with textbooks ...

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Enterprise education in geography at Lancaster.

• Authors : Clark, Gordon

Subjects: *GEOGRAPHY; *HIGHER educationENGLAND; LANCASTER (England); UNITED KingdomUNIVERSITY of Lancaster

• Source: Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 1991, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p49. 8p.

• Abstract: Describes the initial implementation of Enterprise Education within the Department of Geography at the University of Lancaster. Constraints and opportunities provided by the Great Britain ...

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Changes in Teachers' Beliefs and Practices in Technology-Rich Classrooms.

• Source: Educational Leadership. May91, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p45-52. 8p.

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The Use of Stuffed, Body-Outline Dolls With Hospitalized Children and Adolescents.

• Authors : Gaynard, Laura; Goldberger, Joy; Laidley, Lesley N.

Subjects: *CHILD health services; *SOFT toys; *HOSPITAL care

• Source: Children's Health Care. Fall91, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p216. 9p.

• Abstract: The process of creating and personalizing a blank, stuffed body-outline doll can provide children with a pleasurable, expressive activity that can be used by staff ... Copyright of Children's Health Care is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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FUSING SCHOOL RESTRUCTURE AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT: A SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPERIMENTS.

• Authors : Piro, Joseph M.; Iorio, John E.

Subjects: *SCHOOLS

• Source: Education. Fall91, Vol. 112 Issue 1, p107-118. 12p.

• Abstract: Describes the experiment a large urban school district conducted related to tying together current thinking on school restructure and concepts in staff development. Staff development ...

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On the mother tongue education policy in Nigeria.

• Authors : Akinnaso, F. Niyi

Subjects: *EDUCATIONNIGERIA

• Source: Educational Review. 1991, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p89. 18p.

• Abstract: Integrates public opinion with research findings on Nigeria's mother tongue education (MTE) policy. Background of the MTE policy in Nigeria; Obstacles that might hamper the ...

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Home Thoughts from Abroad: diagnosis, prescription and prognosis for British vocational education and training.

• Authors : Parkes, David

Subjects: *VOCATIONAL education; *OCCUPATIONAL training; *DECISION makingUNITED Kingdom

• Source: European Journal of Education. 1991, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p41. 13p.

• Abstract: Discusses the system of vocational education and training (VET) in Great Britain. Complexity of organization of post-compulsory VET in England and Wales; Key elements of ...

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