School requirements for adopting and sustaining meaningful learning for the 21st century

UNCW Author/Contributor (non-UNCW co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Bernadette F. Hart (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )
Web Site: http://library.uncw.edu/
Advisor
Karen Wetherill

Abstract: This thesis examines meaningful learning as a means of addressing the needs of students in schools of the 21st century. Situated in the context of a wide range of approaches, three are selected for study: problem based, integrated/thematic and mantle of the expert within process drama. The barriers to meaningful learning being implemented in school are discussed along with implications for school leadership.

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Publication
Thesis
A Thesis Submitted to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters of Arts
Language: English
Date: 2009
Keywords
Education--Aims and objectives--United States, Effective teaching--United States, School improvement programs--United States, Student-centered learning, Student-centered learning--United States
Subjects
Student-centered learning
School improvement programs -- United States
Education -- Aims and objectives -- United States
Student-centered learning -- United States
Effective teaching -- United States

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