Promoting active learning in sustainable development: experiences from a 4th year chemical engineering course

Journal of Cleaner Production

Volumn 14, Issue 9-11, 2006, Pages 916-923

  von Blottnitz, Harro ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Active learning; Benefits; Curriculum development; Learner engagement; Learning outcomes; Physical risks

Indexed keywords

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; HEALTH RISKS; SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

ACTIVE LEARNING; BENEFITS; CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT; LEARNER ENGAGEMENT; LEARNING OUTCOMES; PHYSICAL RISKS;

ENGINEERING EDUCATION;

EID: 33646491902     PISSN: 09596526     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2005.11.034     Document Type: Article

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