Descriptor
Source
| Journal on Excellence in… | 2 |
Author
| Doolittle, Peter E. | 2 |
| Hicks, David | 1 |
| Scheer, Stephanie B. | 1 |
| Terry, Krista P. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Postsecondary Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
| Virginia | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Direct linkScheer, Stephanie B.; Terry, Krista P.; Doolittle, Peter E.; Hicks, David – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2004
Distance education has become a major form of education in the United States. This surge in popularity has launched a plethora of scholarship emphasizing the distillation of those strategies which inform effective, learning experiences in the distance environment. A growing consensus among researchers recognizes the need for a holistic approach to…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Distance Education, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedDoolittle, Peter E. – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 1997
Discusses integration of Lev Vygotsky's theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) with the instructional strategy of cooperative learning. ZPD provides a conceptual basis for explaining the five basic tenets of cooperative learning: positive interdependence; face-to-face interaction; individual accountability; small-group and interpersonal…
Descriptors: Accountability, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning
