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Television; Foreign Countries; Web 2.0 Technologies; Montessori Method; Films; Biblical Literature; Judaism; Religious Education; Teaching Methods; Mass Media; Relevance (Education); Case Studies; Programming (Broadcast)

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Israeli film and television have risen to international prominence, presenting compelling and complicating perspectives. Simultaneously, Web 2.0 technologies have accelerated the spread and immediacy of digital media. Following the work of Holtz (2003) and Levisohn (2010) in developing orientations for teaching Bible and Rabbinic Literature, this article develops a menu of media studies orientations for teaching Israel to Americans. It explores distinctive aspects of media studies, the relevance to Israel education of the work of Marland (1968a, 1968b), and applies the orientations through case studies of the Israeli television series "Be-Tipul" and "Hatufim" and their American adaptations, "In Treatment" and "Homeland." (Contains 3 footnotes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Financial Services; Experiential Learning; Organizational Development; Instructional Effectiveness; Relevance (Education); Leadership Training; Foreign Countries; Skill Analysis; Skill Development; Training Methods; Training Objectives; Corporate Education; Workplace Learning; Best Practices; Instructional Development

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Involvement in a number of action-learning programmes and associated development opportunities has led the Professional Development Centre Limited to question the relevance of a strict adherence to the "rules" of action learning as described by Reg Revans. A deliberate focus of one such programme to a financial services organisation offered some insights into the challenges of introducing action learning into the field. Pressures on organisations of time and business expedients might make them believe that action learning is too slow a technique to offer real rewards. However, elements of the action-learning story do resonate in the workplace, key concepts that appear to "stick" are listening, questioning and equality. The utilisation of these skills enhances leadership and organisational development and can still provide a useful set of actions to aim for. This is especially true in problem solving and the way in which respect and equality can re-create a different environment or development space. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Outcomes of Education; Health Education; Public Health; Action Research; Professional Education; Transformative Learning; Health Personnel; Foreign Countries; Interdisciplinary Approach; Social Change; Nursing Education; Nutrition; Dietetics; Occupational Therapy; Interviews; Focus Groups; Allied Health Occupations Education; Relevance (Education); Health; Cultural Differences

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Transformative learning aims to awaken students to issues of injustice, and to promote their critical analysis of assumptions, beliefs and values that lead to and sustain social inequities, so that they may become agents of social change. This paper introduces the Sensitise Take Action and Reflection (STAR) framework, which encapsulates transformative learning principles, as a tool for educators to enhance student health professionals' capacity and preparedness to address health inequities they are likely to encounter in their future practice. Using an action research methodology within a three-cycle process, STAR was trialled and evaluated by an interdisciplinary team of health educators (n = 25) in an Australian university. Disciplines included: nursing, nutrition and dietetics, public health, occupational therapy and paramedic science. Data were gathered via individual interviews, focus group discussions and field notes, and were analysed inductively, with member-checking of emerging themes to ensure interpretive rigour. The results of this research suggest that STAR is easily understood by users, has relevance for health professional education, and holds promise for producing desired educational outcomes within and across health disciplines. Furthermore, this project could be considered a model for fostering inter-professional collaboration in health education, research and practice. (Contains 3 figures.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Visual Aids; Teaching Guides; Glossaries; Academic Standards; Relevance (Education); Grade 7; Grade 8; Measurement; Geometry; Grade 6; Geometric Concepts

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"Setting the Stage with Geometry" is a new math program aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards that is designed to help students in grades 6-8 build and reinforce basic geometry skills for measuring 2D and 3D shapes. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation, this program seeks to provide skill-building math activities to help students become successful in the classroom and in real-world situations outside of school. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Chemistry; Entrepreneurship; STEM Education; Secondary School Curriculum; Secondary School Science; Curriculum Enrichment; Relevance (Education); Curriculum Development; Integrated Curriculum; Performance Factors; Barriers; Change Strategies; Educational Change; School Restructuring; Science Process Skills; Best Practices

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This paper discussed the need to restructure STM (science, technology, and mathematics) education to reflect entrepreneurship. This is because the present STM education has not achieved its aim of making graduates self-reliant. Entrepreneurship education if introduced in the STM education will produce graduate who can effectively manage their personal businesses. Entrepreneurship education was explained and the advantages outlined. The paper gave an insight into what the chemistry education will look like when entrepreneurship education is included using secondary school chemistry. This situation applies to biology education and in the application of technology to teaching and learning. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Educational Policy; Postsecondary Education; Stakeholders; Foreign Countries; Enrollment; Equal Education; Educational Quality; Relevance (Education); Governance; Educational Finance

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In Colombia, the beginning of a new century has brought with it a palpable feeling of optimism. Colombians and visitors sense that the country's considerable potential can be realised, and education is rightly seen as crucial to this process. As opportunities expand, Colombians will need new and better skills to respond to new challenges and prospects. The government is therefore determined to address key challenges confronting tertiary education in the country: expanding enrolment and improving equity, increasing quality and relevance, and making governance and finance more responsive. Colombia has more than a decade of progress under its belt, and the energy to reach ambitious policy goals. Getting there in practice will involve dialogue and consensus-seeking among all stakeholders, as well as new resources and new rules. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Foreign Countries; Physics; Interdisciplinary Approach; Relevance (Education); Student Motivation; Learner Engagement; Learning Motivation; Learning Modules; Daily Living Skills; Hands on Science; Molecular Structure; Technology; Science Education; Crime; Science Activities; Praxis; Curriculum Development

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The question "how to improve the interest of students to study physics" has been discussed in the author's previous papers too. Within the framework of the project, the author prepared various new interdisciplinary projects to demonstrate how inventions in physics are used in everyday life. Now, about one year later, the author found out that students were most addressed with the modules physics and crime scene investigation physics in the kitchen, as usually with non-traditional simple experiments. The aim of this paper is to introduce the modules and discuss possible reasons of this situation. (Contains 3 figures.) [This article was prepared with the support of the European Community.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Graphs; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematical Concepts; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Reprography; Visual Aids; Teaching Guides; Academic Standards; National Standards; Relevance (Education); Conservation (Environment); Environmental Education; Recycling; Alignment (Education); Word Problems (Mathematics)

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"Bars, Lines, & Pies" is a dynamic math program designed to build graphing skills in students, while also showing them the relevance of math in their lives. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation along with Scholastic, the graphing lessons and activities involve engaging, real-world examples about the environment and recycling. In these lessons, students will create, apply, and analyze pie charts, bar graphs, and line graphs. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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National Standards; Money Management; Home Economics; Teaching Guides; Middle School Students; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Visual Aids; Academic Standards; Relevance (Education); Multiple Literacies; Budgets; Consumer Education; Credit (Finance); Debt (Financial); Income

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"Plan, Save, Succeed!" is a new program aligned with Jumpstart Coalition National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards, and Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. "Plan, Save, Succeed!" is designed to help students understand key financial literacy topics including budgeting, income, saving, and credit. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation with Scholastic, the program's lessons and worksheets provide knowledge and skill-building activities designed to address important personal finance concepts in a real-world context that middle school students will find meaningful. [A poster that accompanies this teaching guide can be viewed and/or retrieved at:http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/PSS poster.pdf.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Algebra; Teaching Guides; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematical Concepts; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Visual Aids; Academic Standards; National Standards; Relevance (Education); Equations (Mathematics); Mathematical Formulas

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"Solving the Unknown with Algebra" is a new math program aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards and designed to help students practice pre-algebra skills including using formulas, solving for unknowns, and manipulating equations. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation with Scholastic, this program provides skill-building activities that use mathematics for real purposes, while motivating students to achieve success in the classroom and in real-world situations outside of school. [A poster that accompanies this teaching guide can be viewed and/or retrieved at: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/Solving_Poster.pdf.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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