Implementation and assessment of project-based learning in a flexible environment

International Journal of Technology and Design Education

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 255-272

  Doppelt, Yaron ^a  

^a TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Israel)

Author keywords

Learning environment; Low achieving pupils; Project based learning; Technology education

Indexed keywords

EDUCATION COMPUTING; LEARNING SYSTEMS; PERSONNEL SELECTION; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING; STUDENTS; SURVEYS; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER;

CONTINUOUS FIELD RESEARCH; FLEXIBLE LEARNING; PROJECT BASED LEARNING; TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION;

ENGINEERING RESEARCH;

EID: 0242489516     PISSN: 09577572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1026125427344     Document Type: Article

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