Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Student-Centered iPad Applications.

• Authors : Moon, Andria¹; Wold, Cheryl¹; Francom, Gregory¹

Subjects: *READING comprehension; *STUDENT-centered learning; *IPADS

• Source: TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning. Mar2017, Vol. 61 Issue 2, p187-194. 8p.

• Abstract: Reading comprehension, or understanding the author's message, is a critical component of teaching literacy (Hougen and Smartt 2012). Student-Copyright of TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not ...

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Perceptions of support for secondary school learners with dyslexia in France and in Wales: case study analyses.

• Authors : Mccormack‐Colbert, Anna ; Wyn Jones, Susan; Ware, Jean

Subjects: *ETIOLOGY of dyslexia; *STUDENT-centered learning; *DYSLEXIC children

• Source: Support for Learning. Feb2017, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p20-40. 21p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.

• Abstract: The lack of consensus over the origins of dyslexia, assessment practices and the impact on learners across languages has led to different approaches to support ... Copyright of Support for Learning is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Can Students Flourish in Engineering Classrooms?

• Authors : Boylan-Ashraf, Peggy C.¹; Freeman, Steven A.²; Shelley, Mack C.²

Subjects: *ENGINEERING education; *ENGINEERING students; *APPLIED mechanics

• Source: Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research. 2017, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p16-24. 9p. 5 Charts.

• Abstract: This study investigated the role of a new paradigm in teaching large introductory, fundamental engineering mechanics (IFEM) courses that combined studentcentered learningCopyright of Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research is the property of Institute for STEM Education & ...

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A Student-Centered Framework for Teaching Undergraduate Parasitology.

• Authors : David, Andrew A.¹

Subjects: *PARASITOLOGY; *UNDERGRADUATES; *STUDENT-centered learning

• Source: Trends in Parasitology. Jun2017, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p420-423. 4p.

• Abstract: Many biology subdisciplines are re-evaluating their undergraduate curriculum amid changing student attitudes towards education. However, a modern ... Copyright of Trends in Parasitology is the property of Elsevier B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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The impact of the learning contract on self-directed learning and satisfaction in nursing students in a clinical setting.

• Authors : Sajadi, Mahboobeh¹; Fayazi, Neda²; Fournier, Andrew³

Subjects: *SELF-managed learning (Personnel management); *NURSING students

• Source: Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 2017, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p.

• Abstract: Background: The most important responsibilities of an education system are to create self-directed learning opportunities and develop ... Copyright of Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the property of Iran University of Medical Sciences and its content may not ...

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Experientially Learning and Teaching in a Student-Directed Classroom.

• Authors : Breunig, Mary¹

Subjects: *LEARNING; *TEACHING; *STUDENTS

• Source: Journal of Experiential Education. Sep2017, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p213-230. 18p.

• Abstract: There exists a relatively coherent body of research relevant to problem-based and transformational learning but too few studies that have empirically ... Copyright of Journal of Experiential Education is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied ...

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The positive influence of active learning in a lecture hall: an analysis of normalised gain scores in introductory environmental engineering.

• Authors : Kinoshita, Timothy J.¹ (AUTHOR) ; Knight, David B.¹ (AUTHOR); Gibbes, Badin² (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *ACTIVE learning; *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering; *TEACHING methodsAUSTRALIA

• Source: Innovations in Education & Teaching International. Jun2017, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p275-284. 10p. 7 Charts.

• Abstract: Burgeoning college enrolments and insufficient funding to higher education have expanded the use of large lecture courses. As this trend continues, ... Copyright of Innovations in Education & Teaching International is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or ...

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Student anxiety in introductory biology classrooms: Perceptions about active learning and persistence in the major.

• Authors : England, Benjamin J.¹ ; Brigati, Jennifer R.²; Schussler, Elisabeth E.³

Subjects: *SCANNING transmission electron microscopy; *ACTIVE learning; *INQUIRY-based learning

• Source: PLoS ONE. 8/3/2017, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p1-17. 17p.

• Abstract: Many researchers have called for implementation of active learning practices in undergraduate science classrooms as one method to increase retention and ... Copyright of PLoS ONE is the property of Public Library of Science and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Perception Regarding Learning and Social Self of First Year MBBS Students in an Educational Environment.

• Authors : Naveed, Tabassum¹ ; Bhatti, Naveed Mazhar²; Shahid, Aneeqa³

Subjects: *MEDICAL students; *MEDICAL education; *LEARNING

• Source: Isra Medical Journal. Sep/Oct2017, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p355-359. 5p.

• Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To determine perception of first year MBBS students regarding learning and social self in an educational ... Copyright of Isra Medical Journal is the property of Isra University and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Peer assisted learning among Sri Lankan medical undergraduates: a cross sectional study.

• Authors : de Silva, Nipun Lakshitha¹ ; Balasundaram Parththipan¹; Rodrigo, Chaturaka^1,2

Subjects: *MEDICAL students; *ACADEMIC achievement; *EXPERIENTIAL learningUNIVERSITY of Colombo

• Source: BMC Research Notes. 11/14/2017, Vol. 10, p1-5. 5p. 3 Charts.

• Abstract: Objective: The objectives of this study were to; (a) evaluate the current practices of peer assisted learning among second year and ... Copyright of BMC Research Notes is the property of BioMed Central and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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