Projects unlock student potential.

• Authors : Shanley, Mary Kay

Subjects: *PROJECT method in teaching; *ACTIVITY programs in education

• Source: Curriculum Administrator. Oct99, Vol. 35 Issue 10, p38. 5p.

• Abstract: Details the joy and frustrations of several educators' experiences with projects and the impact they have had on students. Essential ingredients ...

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An Early Intervention Supporting the Literacy Learning of Children Experiencing Substantial...

• Authors : Jackson, Jane B.; Paratore, Jeanne R.; Chard, David J.

Subjects: *LITERACY programs; *READING disability; *TEACHERSMASSACHUSETTS; UNITED States

• Source: Learning Disabilities Research & Practice (Lawrence Erlbaum). 1999, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p254. 14p. 3 Diagrams.

• Abstract: Examines the extent of teacher implementation of a locally developed early literacy intervention plan in Massachusetts. Effectiveness of the intervention on various aspects of reading; ...

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Multiple approaches to the study of word learning in children.

• Authors : Markman, Ellen M.

Subjects: *WORD (Linguistics); *LEARNING; *CHILDREN

• Source: Japanese Psychological Research. Mar1999, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p79. 3p.

• Abstract: Introduces several articles about multiple approaches to the study of word learning in children. Example of cross-linguistic ...

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Active Learning in a Large First Year Biology Class: A Collaborative Resource-Based Study Project on AIDS in Science and Society.

• Authors : Sutcliffe, R.G.; Cogdell, B.; Hansell, M.H.

Subjects: *BIOLOGY; *TEACHING; *SECONDARY education

• Source: Innovations in Education & Training International. Feb99, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p53. 12p.

• Abstract: Didactic instruction encourages passive learning and deters students from developing inquisitiveness, reasoning, problem solving and teamwork. We therefore introduced a Study Copyright of Innovations in Education & Training International is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Increasing Community-based Learning in a Medical Curriculum through Electives: A Preliminary Report.

• Authors : Lempp, Heidi; Seabrook, Mary; Woodfield, Stephen

Subjects: *ELECTIVE system (Higher education); *MEDICAL education; KING'S College (London, England). School of MedicineENGLAND; LONDON (England)

• Source: Education for Health: Change in Learning & Practice. Mar1999, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p39. 9p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Focuses on the implementation of elective courses in the medical curriculum at the King's College School of Medicine in London, England. Creation of the elective ...

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Creating the Conditions for Cognitive Change: The Interaction between Task Structures and...

• Authors : Thornton, Stephanie

Subjects: *CONCEPTUAL structures; *CHILDREN; *PROBLEM-based learning

• Source: Child Development. May/Jun1999, Vol. 70 Issue 3, p588. 16p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Presents information on a study which proposed that conceptual change in a child is constrained by conceptual structure and the structure ...

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A memory-based approach to learning shallow natural language patterns.

• Authors : Argamon-Engelson, Shlomo; Dagan, Ido; Krymolowski, Yuval

Subjects: *MACHINE learning; *NATURAL language processing

• Source: Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence. Jul99, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p369-390. 22p. 5 Charts, 2 Graphs.

• Abstract: Recognizing shallow linguistic patterns, such as basic syntactic relationships between words, is a common task in applied natural language and text processing. The common practice ... Copyright of Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Abstracts of presentations at the AMEE Prague Conference, 30 August-2 September 1998, part 2.

Subjects: *LEARNING; *PROBLEM-based learning

• Source: Medical Teacher. Mar1999, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p209-229. 21p.

• Abstract: Part II. Presents several abstracts of presentations at the AMEE Prague Conference on August 30 to September 2, 1998. Problem-based ...

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AMEE Medical Education Guide No. 11 (revised): Portfolio-based learning and...

• Authors : Challis, Maggie

Subjects: *PORTFOLIOS in education; *MEDICAL education; *LABORATORY schoolsUNITED Kingdom

• Source: Medical Teacher. Jul1999, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p370. 17p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: SUMMARY Portfolios are not new, but their use in initial and continuing professional development in medicine is still in its infancy. In this context, this ... Copyright of Medical Teacher is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Modern languages and CD-ROM-based learning.

• Authors : Pawling, Elaine

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology; *TEACHING aidsUNITED Kingdom

• Source: British Journal of Educational Technology. Apr1999, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p163. 13p.

• Abstract: This article investigates the nature of language learning using CD-ROM packages. The research explores cognitive processes and alternative ... Copyright of British Journal of Educational Technology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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