City University of Hong Kong has initiated a studio approach to teaching, starting with modules in introductory science and engineering. Studio teaching replaces the traditional large-group lecture, small-group tutorial and separate laboratory work with an integrated approach. It utilises computer-based teaching materials that emphasise multimedia and interactive learning. This paper describes ...

Improving the quality of school teaching through the professional development of teachers is a global concern echoed with growing urgency in a vast array of political and educational circles. In this paper, I outline our research on Quality Teaching and Quality Teaching Rounds, emphasising the importance of a strong pedagogical framework and adherence to principles of effective professional dev...

background : gastrointestinal disorders are common complaints for which endoscopy is one of the most important diagnostic procedures. anxiety is an unpleasant, ambiguous feeling of apprehension and fear of an unknown origin that occurs during anxious and previously stressful situations or during an injury. lack of sufficient information and fear of pain can cause anxiety prior to an endoscopy, ...

background: research about teaching methods and students' education is an important subject which can improve the quality of education. this study was performed to compare three educational methods: teaching through lecture, presentation by small group of students, student's search and study of topics before the class. methods: this quasi-experimental study was conducted on 42 student...

background: one way of developing nursing education is using of new teaching methods. one of this student based method that has been introduced recently is case-based teaching method. so the aim of this study was to assess the opinion of nursing student about case-based teaching method and comparison with lecture in zanjan faculty of nursing and midwifery in 2011.   methods: this is a quasiexpe...