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Microworlds (Popularity:  )
http://www.umcs.maine.edu/~larry/microworlds/microworld.html
Describes the concept of "microworlds" and their use as tools for learning; includes several examples from the MIT Media Lab.
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Proof of Concepts (Popularity: )
http://www.proofofconcepts.com
Addresses techniques teachers can use in developing interactive science instructions for grades 6-12; also holds a dissertation project scheduled to ...
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Constructivism and the Five E's (Popularity: )
http://www.miamisci.org/ph/lpintro5e.html
An explanation of the five E's approach: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate (Miami Museum of Science).
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Problem-Based Learning (Popularity: )
http://pbli.org/
A method in which learners are progressively given more responsibility for their own education. PBL uses real world problems to ...
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Publishing or Programming? Framework for WWW Sites for Kids (Popularity: )
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/~veskeinr/sigcg2.htm
Discusses web research and publishing by children, suggesting the use of maps for the work children do on particular topics ...
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Problem-posing, Problem-solving, Persuasion (Popularity: )
http://bioquest.org/peas.html
The BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium emphasizes the 3 P's of science education: Problem-posing, Problem-solving and Peer Persuasion.
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Instructional Design Models (Popularity: )
http://www.cudenver.edu/~mryder/itc_data/idmodels.html
Comprehensive set of links to major models for instruction.
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The Socratic Method: Teaching by Asking Instead of by Telling (Popularity: )
http://www.Garlikov.com/Soc_Meth.html
An explanation of the Socratic method of teaching by guided questioning.
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Problem Based Learning (Maricopa Community College) (Popularity: )
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/
An overview, a collection of reviewed web sites and print material, lesson ideas and original publications. Includes a mathematics lesson ...
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IMSA Center for Problem-Based Learning (Popularity: )
http://www.imsa.edu/programs/pbl/cpbl.html
The Center was established by the Illinois Math and Science Academy to engage in PBL research, information exchange, teacher training, ...
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Project Approach (Popularity: )
http://www.project-approach.com/
A comprehensive site on the theory and methodology; contains interactive spaces as well as examples (Sylvia Chard).
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Teen Literacy (Popularity: )
http://www.teenlit.com/
Young people share stories, poems and other writing with others.
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Learning Theories of Instructional Design (Popularity: )
http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/802papers/mergel/brenda.htm
Focuses on similarities and differences between behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism.
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Behaviorism (Popularity: )
http://www.forerunner.com/forerunner/X0497_DeMar_-_Behaviorism.html
Behaviorism originated in the field of psychology, but it has had a much wider influence.
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Operant Conditioning and Behaviorism (Popularity: )
http://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/genetics/behavior/learning/behaviorism.html
A historical outline.
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Loy Young (Popularity: )
http://www.loyyoung.com
Alternative human behavior specialist helps individuals educate themselves.
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About Charter Schools (Popularity: )
http://www.edreform.com/charter_schools/
The Center for Education Reform tracks charter school grassroots efforts, legislation and laws, research, and how charter schools are improving ...
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Charter Friends National Network (Popularity: )
http://www.charterfriends.org/
Publications, contact information, and tools.
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US Charter Schools (Popularity: )
http://www.uscharterschools.org/
Resources, how to start and run a charter school, contact information, and profiles of schools.
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The Learning Project (Popularity: )
http://www.thelearningproject.org/
A project to create quality schools in low-income neighborhoods.
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