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ERIC Number: EJ533193
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Self-Directed Learning: Philosophy and Implementation.
Silverman, M. P.
Science and Education, v5 n4 p357-80 Oct 1996
Provides an account of the instruction of university-level introductory physics courses using a framework characterized by curiosity-driven inquiry in science and science teaching. Describes the role of the instructor as providing students with the incentive to learn science through their pursuit of personally meaningful questions. Contains 25 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Inquiry, Physics, Portfolio Assessment, Research Skills, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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