GEES Resource Database: Browse by Educational-Taxonomy: Resource Based Learning |
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Number of Records: 27. |
A 'prelude to GIS' for learners on campus and off
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Abstract no. 143. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
A computer-supported independent study module.
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Abstract no. 137. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.? an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
An approach to resource-based learning in the geography department, University of Auckland
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Abstract no. 85. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
CAL for basic science: working paper 6
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This publication is one of the outputs of the programme for Science Education Enhancement and Development (SEED), an FDTL1 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project funded by HEFCE. SEED?s overall aim was to develop, document and disseminate good practice in Science teaching and learning. This resource is available for download as a pdf.
Case studies in waste management
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SEDA Paper 89. One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography'.
Collaboration among staff to produce a web fieldcourse site.
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Abstract No. 140. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Designing a course around a textbook
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Abstract no. 131. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
Developing a set of resource-based learning packages
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Abstract no. 133. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
Developing Field-Sim; software to support fieldwork
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An article written for the the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, edition 1 (2001). URL given provides a link to a pdf version of PLANET.
Effective teaching in the field: IMAGE, the future for geological fieldwork?
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Abstract no. 146.
Flood hazard management: using an alternative community-based approach
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An article from the GEES SC publication Planet, issue 4 (2002), available for downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.
Group presentations of project work in class
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This is one of a number of case studies brought together under the title 'Enhancing Employability and Educational Experience' (SEDA Standing Conference for Educational Development, Occasional Paper 27, 1988). Available as a web page.
Guides to good teaching, learning and assessment practices in geography
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This series of ten guides is an output produced by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) as part of a Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL) project. The guides are available as hard copy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).
Parrots: a medium for integrating aspects of biogeography.
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Abstract No. 190. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Redesigning a module using a resource-based learning package focused around a set of assignments.
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Abstract No. 130. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Replacing blocks of lectures with resource-based learning packages.
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Abstract No. 129. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Replacing lectures by using audiotapes and written materials.
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Abstract No. 128. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Resource-based learning in geography.
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This book is part of the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) FDTL guides series ‘Good Teaching, Learning and Assessment Practices in Geography'. Access to the abstract, table of contents, WWW links and links to the case studies used in the guide are available for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).
Self-paced distance learning packages for large group fieldwork.
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Abstract No. 125. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Self-resourcing for large group teaching on environmental issues
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Abstract No. 39. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Simulation of experts bidding for a contract
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One of a number of case studies brought together under the title ‘Enhancing Employability and Educational Experience: a manual on teaching communication and groupwork skills in higher education’ (SEDA Standing Conference for Educational Development, Occasional Paper 27, 1988). Available for download.
TALESSI: teaching and learning at the environment science society interface.
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TALESSI originated as a round one project of the Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL).
Teaching geography in higher education: a manual of good practice
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This text was written in 1991 by members of the then editorial board of the Journal of Geography in Higher Education. The book is available for free download from the GDN website (see link below).
Use of the internet to engage with ongoing negotiations in international environmental affairs.
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Abstract No. 177. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Using a publisher's web-based support materials as a resource for students and tutors
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Abstract No. 225. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Writing a work-book to accompany a course text
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A publication resulting from the FDTL1 (Fund for Development of Teaching and Learning) project 'Integrating People and Technology: Support Systems for Student-Centered Learning'. Availability limited. If interested, contact the GEES Subject Centre. URL provides link to project information.
WWW in a self-taught isotope geology course.
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Abstract no. 168. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.