Is student-centred learning a Western concept? Lessons from an academic development programme to support student-centred learning in Iraq.

• Authors : Jordan, L.¹ (AUTHOR) ; Bovill, C.² (AUTHOR); Othman, S.M.³ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *STUDENT-centered learning; *EAST-West Divide; *EDUCATIONIRAQ

• Source: Teaching in Higher Education. Jan2014, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p13-25. 13p. 4 Charts.

• Abstract: This paper explores the idea that student-centred learning (SCL) is a concept and an approach that ... Copyright of Teaching in Higher Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Personalized Learning Maine Style.

• Authors : Bellavance, Mary¹

Subjects: *INDIVIDUALIZED instruction; *EDUCATION; *STUDENT-centered learningMAINE; UNITED States

• Source: Educational Leadership. Summer2014, Vol. 71 Issue 9, p62-65. 4p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the development and implementation of a personalized, (customized) student-centered ...

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E-rubrics to facilitate self-regulated learning.

• Authors : Steffens, Karl¹

Subjects: *CONTINUING education; *STUDENT-centered learning; *EDUCATIONEUROPE

• Source: Revista de Docencia Universitaria. ene-abr2014, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p11-12. 2p.

• Abstract: An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue including lifelong learning, student

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Learning Chinese characters via mobile technology in a primary school classroom.

• Authors : Lu, Jie¹ (AUTHOR) ; Meng, Sue² (AUTHOR); Tam, Vincent³ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *MOBILE learning; *STUDY & teaching of Chinese language; *CHINESE characters

• Source: Educational Media International. Sep2014, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p166-184. 19p.

• Abstract: This paper describes a project, including the design, development, and use of a mobile application (referred to as application hereafter) for learningCopyright of Educational Media International is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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Collaboration and Social Networking in Higher Education.

• Authors : Gewerc, Adriana¹ ; Montero, Lourdes² ; Lama, Manuel¹

Subjects: *SOCIAL network research; *INTERPERSONAL relations; *HIGHER education

• Source: Comunicar. ene2014, Vol. 21 Issue 42, p55-62. 8p. 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart.

• Abstract: This paper presents an exploratory analysis of the experience of educational innovation in the configuration of a social learning network in ... El presente trabajo analiza, de forma exploratoria, la experiencia de innovación docente en la configuración de una red social de aprendizaje en una ... Copyright of Comunicar is the property of Grupo Comunicar and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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COMBINING VETERANS AND TEACHERS IN A UNIQUE SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

• Authors : Mandala, Mahender¹ ; Goldberg, Mary¹ ; Pearlman, Jonathan¹

Subjects: *SERVICE learning; *STEM education; *EDUCATION of veterans

• Source: International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering. 2014 Special Edition, Vol. 9, p381-405. 25p.

• Abstract: This paper describes the design-based service learning model utilized to provide an engaging STEM experience to local K-12 science and math ... Copyright of International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering is the property of International Jrnl of Service ...

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FOSTERING English Learners' CONFIDENCE.

• Authors : Bondie, Rhonda¹ ; Gaughran, Laurie¹ ; Zusho, Akane²

Subjects: *LIMITED English-proficient students; *DISCUSSION in education; *CLASSROOM management

• Source: Educational Leadership. Nov2014, Vol. 72 Issue 3, p42-46. 5p.

• Abstract: The article looks at how English language learners can benefit from classroom discussion routines, focusing on how student engagement can help ...

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Learner perspectives on fully online language learning.

• Authors : Sun, Susan Y. H.¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *LANGUAGE research; *COMMUNICATION; *DISTANCE education

• Source: Distance Education. May2014, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p18-42. 25p.

• Abstract: This study builds on this author’s 2011 article in which the author reflects on the pedagogical challenges and resultant changes made while teaching two fully ... Copyright of Distance Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Pedagogy to empower Chinese Learners to adapt to western learning circumstances: a longitudinal case-study.

• Authors : Saravanamuthu, Kala¹ (AUTHOR) ; Yap, Christine¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *CHINESE students in foreign countries; *CHINESE people; *FOREIGN studentsAUSTRALIA

• Source: Cambridge Journal of Education. Jul2014, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p361-384. 24p. 2 Diagrams, 5 Charts, 6 Graphs.

• Abstract: Deficit theorisations of Chinese Learners studying in western countries are criticised for dichotomising learning attributes into Surface- or Deep-Copyright of Cambridge Journal of Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Inquiry Learning in the Singaporean Context: Factors affecting student interest in school science.

• Authors : Jocz, Jennifer Ann¹; Zhai, Junqing²; Tan, Aik Ling¹

Subjects: *INQUIRY-based learning; *STUDENT interests; *ACTIVITY programs in elementary educationSINGAPORE

• Source: International Journal of Science Education. Oct2014, Vol. 36 Issue 15, p2596-2618. 23p.

• Abstract: Recent research reveals that students' interest in school science begins to decline at an early age. As this lack of ... Copyright of International Journal of Science Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or ...

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