ProblemBased Learning (PBL) is an innovative educational approach that is gaining prominence in higher education. A review of the literature of PBL outcomes summarizes, across multiple studies, the positive effects of problembased learning. Since PBL brings with it unique challenges to traditional assessment, however, this study suggests alternative approaches. Alternative assessment may provide additional insight into the effectiveness of PBL and other alternative pedagogies. Introduction Traditional
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get enough sleep — one study found that only 15% reported sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights. Teens tend to have irregular sleep patterns across the week — they typically stay up late and sleep in late on the weekends, which can affect their biological clocks and hurt the quality of their sleep. If teens need about 9 1/4 hours of sleep to do their best and naturally go to sleep around 11:00 pm, one way to get more sleep is to start school later. School timings and its effect Teens' natural sleep
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------------------------------------------------- Course Description This course introduces the study of contracts and other legal issues and obligations for businesses. Topics include: creation and evolution of laws, court decision processes, legal business structures, sales contracts, commercial papers, Uniform Commercial Code, and risk-bearing devices. ------------------------------------------------- Course Competencies Upon successful completion of this class, each student should be able to: Creation and Evolution of
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The Effect of Social Networking Sites on Students' Academic Performance in Girne American University, North Cyprus By NAPOLEON, EGEDEGBE Abstract: Social network is a platform for people share their ideals, to meet new friends and to reconnect with old friends. Social networking sites offer people new and varied ways to communicate via the internet, whether through their PC or their mobile phone. Examples include MySpace, Facebook, Skype etec. They allow people to easily and simply create
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responsibilities consist of a large list. They must create instructional for use in the classroom. They have to plan, prepare, and distribute instructional activities. Create a positive climate for the students to learn in. Meet the course and student-wide performance goals. Participate in on-going training sessions. Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year. Maintain the grade books. Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed. Create projects in order to enhance lectures
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educating the public, putting a tax on sugary food and drinks, and regulating the amount of sugar that can be used in a product. Problem Americans diets are too heavy in sugar, resulting in many health problems. Many Americans do not know the harmful effects sugar has on the body. The average American consumes nearly 66 pounds of added sugar each year, and about 19.5 teaspoons every day ("How Much Is Too Much?”). The problem with sugar is a large part in the obesity epidemic that America faces. Causes
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GOVT 2305, Fall 2015, CRN 71006 TR 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., San Jacinto 342 3 semester credit hours, 48 contact hours, 16 weeks, lecture course, no lab hours Government 2305 is a core curriculum course that focuses on American national government. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, each student will be able to: · Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. · Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. · Describe separation
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physical activity is the leading cause of obesity in children. Children have decreased their involvement in physical activities such as exercising and playing sports, and have increased their involvement in sedentary activities. For example, several studies by Dietz have found that increased television viewing increases the percentage of time children spend on sedentary activities. Without a corresponding reduction in caloric intake, obesity may result (“Television” 543-550). Moreover, statistics show
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A Study of Middle Grades Students’ Reading Interests, Habits, and Achievement Nichole Lynnette Smith A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate of Education in the School of Education. Chapel Hill 2009 Approved By: Dr. Barbara Day Dr. Frank Brown Dr. Sandra Hughes-Hassell Dr. Teresa Petty Dr. Xue Lan Rong i © 2009 Nichole Lynnette Smith ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ii ABSTRACT Nichole
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Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES This chapter reviews the related literature and studies from other researches relevant to the present study. Related Literature Many researches have been conducted to know what stress is all about and its effects to human if it exceeds beyond our control. Selye as cited by Berry (1997) defined stress in physiological terms as a non-specific or generalized bodily response. This response results when any demand
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