Assessing Quality in Applied and Practice-based Educational Research
This ‘Framework for Discussion’ originated from an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project whose remit was to examine in a critical and informed fashion the different definitions of and approaches to applied and practice-based research. The authors seek to clarify the concepts and models currently employed in order to enable a review of recent governmental and other initiatives which recognise the value of applied and practice based research. The primary motivation is to a
Botanic Gardens as Environments for Learning
This is a report for teachers from a project looking at the educational opportunities offered by Botanic gardens. The work at King’s College London was funded by the National Science Foundation. The report provides background knowledge on why plants matter, on science concepts, on the roles of botanic gardens, on research on teaching about plants, and on types of visits and possible outcomes. Case studies show the variety of learning that pupils might gain from visits. The report ends with sug
Methods: Observation
Professor Jerry Wellington provides a commentary on a sample chapter on observation from 'Research Methods in Early Childhood Education' by Mukherji and Albon. This chapter provides a helpful introduction to the use of observation, its historical background, different types of observation and some of the problematic issues involved in doing it - such as recording, reporting and the avoidance of bias.
What is the Weather Song
This simple song and video poses the question "What is the Weather Today?". The song is sung two times accompanied by images of various types of weather. It is extremely short, but could be useful in an early childhood classroom as an introduction to discussing weather each day.
Observe Precipitation
Water that falls from the sky is called precipitation. As one aspect of weather, precipitation such as rain or snow can affect your daily life. However, it is also a vital step in the water cycle, returning water from the atmosphere back to Earth's surface. In this video you will observe three different types of precipitation — rain, hail, and snow. Sound but no narration. Run time 01:00.
Stem Cell Therapies are no More Drugs Than Soufflés are Fast Food
Stemcell discoveries make great news stories, but their actual translation into routine clinical practice is still a major hurdle. Is it reasonable to expect the big pharmaceutical companies to manufacture these living therapies or is the paradigm shift from today’s drugs to ‘living cells as therapies’ overwhelming? Would McDonald’s ever put delicate soufflés on their fast-food menus? This lecture will use examples from current cell and tissue-engineered clinical therapies to illustrate
What is myeloma, and how is it treated? (Audio)
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. Dr. Guido Tricot, the director of the Utah Blood and Marrow Transplant and Myeloma Program, explains what myeloma is and how it is treated.
Structural materials in cells
Where does the structure of our body come from? This unit looks at the structure of cells and how proteins are used by both animals and plants to create a framework for cellular growth. You will also learn how a material as fine as spider silk can exceed the strength of steel.
LCS Litigation Panel
Professional litigators discuss the types of things they do in their daily work. Panelists represent both public and private sectors.
LCS Litigation Panel
Professional litigators discuss the types of things they do in their daily work. Panelists represent both public and private sectors.
2008.04.16 - Guaranteed Recycling Xperts (GRX)
Eric Anderson talked about the unique challenges to recycling e-waste over other types of waste and how GRX is tackling them. GRX has the state contract for e-waste recycling. The U recycles it's e-waste through Surplus, funded by EHS. GRX shreds all...
Scope and limitations of democracy
Challenging Democracy - 9th Dialogue on Science of the Academia Engelberg Foundation 2010
In a role play, participants assumed the task of governing different countries such as Germany, Canada, Kenya, Columbia, Pakistan and Serbia. On the one hand, they had the task to increase their country’s prosperity through fishing as the only source of income. On the other hand, they had to be careful to not lose the favour of the voters. This situation confronted several "governments" with real problem
U-M Francis Medal presentation to Dr. Alfred Sommer
Lecture by Dr. Alfred Sommer , 2010 recipient of Thomas Francis, Jr. Medal in Global Public Health.
Meet Author Dr. Lissa Rankin
October 4, 2010 - Dr. Lissa Rankin straddles the line between your gynecologist and your best friend in this empowering and informative book on women's sexuality and health. With wisdom, honesty and loads of humor, Dr. Rankin answers female health questions women are afraid to ask. As outrageously funny as it is empowering, this book reveals how to love yourself and your body—you will be recommending it to every woman you know.
Julefest: the Christmas Pops Concert
A preview of Valparaiso University's annual Christmas band concert, featuring well-known holiday compositions. Check out valpo.edu/valpochristmas for more stories and videos as Valpo's 24 Days of Christmas continues.
SITE INVESTIGATION
"Site Investigation" by C.R.I. Clayton, M.C. Matthews and N.E. Simons
Learning outcomes
This unit looks at the human being in the context of an individual life cycle, examining some of the processes that contribute to the formation of a new person. After a brief discussion of historical ideas about human conception, and about contraception to the present day, we look at the cells involved in the conception and development of a new individual. Gamete production (that is, production of mature cells able to unite with another in sexual reproduction) in both men and women is introduced
Essential Science for Teachers: Life Science: Session 5. Variation, Adaptation, and Natural Selecti
What causes variation among a population of living things? How can variation in one generation influence the next generation? In this session, variation in a population will be examined as the raw material upon which natural selection acts.,A teacher reflects on how important it is to correctly simplify difficult concepts for young children. For this you need strong background knowledge. She has a Ph.D. in cellular biology. She says that teaching 6th graders is difficult because you have
4.6 Accretion power
The field of active galaxies is recognised as one of increasing importance. But how do we know there are different kinds of galaxy? What are active galaxies? How are they powered? This unit examines the different types of active galaxy and looks at the crucial role of the active galactic nucleus and the energy source at its heart.
Fundamentals of Program Evaluation
Fundamentals of Program Evaluation familiarizes students in different types of program evaluation, including needs assessment, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes, impact assessment, and cost analysis. Students gain practical experience through a series of exercises involving the design of a conceptual framework, development of indicators, analysis of computerized service statistics, and development of an evaluation plan to measure impact. This course cover
