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TED 5314 - Current Topics Science Education

Research Assignments

There will be four short (3-5 typed pages) research papers that in which each student will respond to a guiding question or series of questions. Each paper will be graded on content, style, demonstrated understanding of the topic and supporting information to justify individual positions. Each paper will be turned in to the instructor on the due date (see below) in order to receive full credit. Papers should be done in Times New Roman 12 point font and be 1 1/2 spaced. Each paper must include the student name, page numbers and appropriate references.

Each guiding question or series of questions will appear under the following headings on the day of the assignment. Each individual research paper is worth a total of 50 Points.

Research Paper 1 Assignment - Due July 5, 2005 (50 points)

What is Problem-Based Learning (PBL)? How is inquiry utilized effectively in a PBL curriculum? Cite examples in both content and pedagogy in order to support your position effectively with research (minimum of 3 outside sources).

Research Paper 2 Assignment - Due July 11, 2005 (50 points)

How can a current real world topic be effectively integrated into a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum? How can technology be effectively utilized within a PBL? What educational components would you identify as critical to success within a PBL? Identify a relevant example (or series of examples) to highlight your understanding of this approach and support your position effectively with research (minimum of 3 outside sources).

Research Paper 3 Assignment - Due July 18, 2005 (50 points)

How should a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum be designed in order to ensure conceptually correct content understandings take place? How do you align assessment within the context of a PBL? What community resources would you identify as critical to success within a PBL? Identify a relevant example (or series of examples) to highlight your understanding and support your position effectively with research (minimum of 3 outside sources).

Research Paper 4 Assignment - Due July 21, 2005 (50 points)

In Impact Teaching, the authors define principles of effective instruction, a number of classroom strategies for implementing a curriculum as well as defining the importance of providing effective directions and feedback in an interactive learning environment. Based on your PBL topic and outlined format that you have been developing in class, define what you see as the most important principles of effective instruction, classroom strategies and interactions needed to provide a successful interactive learning environment. Support your position effectively with research (minimum of 3 outside sources).

 

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