FORUM for Case Study Learning

Journal Article | January 2002

Journal articles are the fundamental building blocks of the edifice of science. Students learn the necessary skills and confidence to read primary research literature by working in groups in a computer conference. This…

Learning Genetics with Paper Pets

Journal Article | February 2006

By the end of the eighth grade, students are expected to have a basic understanding of the mechanisms of basic genetic inheritance (NRC 1996). However, these concepts can be difficult to teach. To make these concepts…

Outside Learning: It’s Elementary

Journal Article | September 2001

Through a partnership with elementary teachers at Main Elementary School in Rome, Georgia, 42 children (one third-grade class and one fourth-grade class) learned how to use newspapers to rebuild slopes on their…

The Learning Cycle and Instructional Conversations

Journal Article | December 2000

Engaging students in instructional conversations creates opportunities for discovering and internalizing the critical attributes of a concept. In this article, the authors will identify questioning practices for the…

Universal Design in Science Learning

Journal Article | February 2006

Universal design provides a framework for science educators to ensure that teaching and learning opportunities are not only standards-based, but inherently flexible, accessible, and usable to accommodate learner…

The Early Years: Learning Measurement

Journal Article | September 2006

The world is filled with references to measurements that limit children's activities. It's no wonder children strive to be"big" when they often hear adults remarking, "That's too big a piece of cake for you," or "That'…

Powerful Learning Tools for ELLs

Journal Article | March 2013

Using native language, familiar examples, and concept mapping to teach English language learners.