CHARACTERISTICS OF DEPARTMENTS WITH HIGH-USE OF ACTIVE LEARNING IN INTRODUCTORY STEM COURSES: IMPLICATIONS FOR DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFORMATION

Characteristics of departments with high-use of active learning in introductory STEM courses: implications for departmental transformation

Abstract Background It is well established in the literature that active learning instruction in introductory STEM courses results in many desired student outcomes.Yet, regular use of high-quality active learning is not the norm in many STEM departments.Using results of a national survey, we identified 16 departments where multiple instructors repo

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Experimental Research of Influence of a Relative Particles Positioning in a Gas Stream on Characteristics of their Aerodynamic Traces

The cycle of experimental studies on Soccer - Shoes Indoor - Senior determination of length of aerodynamic traces of the particles which are flowed round by an air stream is executed.When carrying out researches, panoramic optical methods for diagnostics of multiphase flows of PIV and PTV were used.Velocities of an air flow were varied in the range

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Scientific appraisal of the Irish grass-based milk production system as a sustainable source of premium quality milk and dairy products

The Irish dairy industry is critically important to the Eyebrows economy and general well-being of a large section of the Irish population.Its quality, sustainability and maintenance are the key for a vibrant rural society in the future.Two important elements for the future of this industry include (a) the quality, marketing and sale of dairy produ

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