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Alzahrani, Abdulaziz A. – World Journal of Education, 2018
In recent decades, the use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has changed according to the different goals and studies that have been applied. Therefore, it is very important to explore and examine these changes and identify the development of use and conception of MOOCs. This research is considered empirical in nature and focuses on studies…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Sotiriou, S.; Bogner, F. X. – World Journal of Education, 2015
The ancient Eratosthenes experiment concerning the earth's circumference offers the opportunity of an inquiry-based revival in today's science classrooms: A multinational European science education initiative (acronym: OSR) introduced this experiment as a hands-on basis to extract the required variables and to exchange results with classroom peers…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Hands on Science, Science Experiments, Measurement
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Maunula, Minna – World Journal of Education, 2015
One task of the doctoral education is, globally as well as nationally, to produce and renew the highest expertise and knowledge in a high quality and efficient way. Even though in this global time the high-quality knowledge and skills are a competition factor which the success of the societies is expected to be able to lean on, also the doctoral…
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Program Administration, Doctoral Programs, Graduate Students
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Määttä, Kaarina; Uusiautti, Satu – World Journal of Education, 2013
In Finland, art teachers are currently trained at the Aalto University, Helsinki, and at the University of Lapland, Rovaniemi. This review is based on research on and other literature discussing art education. In addition, experiences of art teacher education program provided at the University of Lapland provided the basis of our analysis of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Art Education, Teacher Education Programs, Educational Theories
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Peltokorpi, Eeva-Liisa; Määttä, Kaarina; Uusiautti, Satu – World Journal of Education, 2012
During the past few years, child research has increased both when it comes to various disciplines and various methods. The purpose of this article is to discuss those common, special ethical viewpoints that the researcher has to take into consideration when conducting action research in the classroom. The article is based on the…
Descriptors: Ethics, Action Research, Elementary School Students, Coping
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Kyrö-Ämmälä, Outi; Määttä, Kaarina – World Journal of Education, 2011
In this article, the remediation of pupils' cognitive skills is studied and a practical framework for educational and remedial work at primary level is introduced. This article is based on a doctorate research that studied by means of action research the development and enhancement of the most low-grade school entrants' reasoning and cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Thinking Skills, Action Research, Grade 1