In a message dated 3/23/99 9:29:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> In my classes students are required to complete a term project. Last
> semester I had such diversity of learning styles in my classes that I gave
> them the option of a traditional research paper, a naturalistic
observation,
> case study or survey with accompanying research, a computer slide show
> with accompanying research, a musical song with lyrics based on research or
> an "illustrated book" based on research. I was amazed at the creativity
> which we so often do not give our students the opportunity to express.
Some
> of my students who struggled with traditional methods showed such talent in
> their projects. Only ONE student chose to do the traditional research
> report! It was an eye opener for me.
>
> Hope this is helpful and good luck!
>
> Janice Swartz
>
>
Janice - I am saving this paragraph of your message for use when planning
course activities for next semester. Do you have guidelines or assessment
criteria for these options that you could share with us ? Great ideas.
Thanks,
Sandra
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Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada
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