William Van Zyl: 15 books

Abstract: Peer Learning (PL), Peer-to-Peer collaboration (P2P), and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) are very useful learning techniques in the classroom to promote teaching and learning. However, there are some disadvantages. In this paper, the disadvantages will be discussed in a general context,...

OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY: Who will read this book? Adults, teachers, tertiary and secondary school students (15-year-olds and older). What is covered in this book? Sustainable architectural design, including a design brief for a sleep-out. This book contains some guidelines...

THE DESIGN BRIEF: SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE –TURTLE HOUSE DESIGN WITHIN AN AZTEC CULTURAL CONTEXT. Who should read this ebook? This book is for design teachers and their gifted and talented students. Age: 13 to 16 years of age. Subject: Design and Visual Communication (Sustainable...

ESSAY: The focus of this essay is on Bill Gates as a creative, gifted and talented person (business & entrepreneurship). An easy and very interesting read. SEATTLE - If you spend time with the Gates family it is most probable that someone will mention the "water incident". The...

ESSAY: Imagine yourself behind a conveyor belt with an air-powered tool in your hand assembling vehicles for Toyota in a factory in Japan. I am sure that after several years working for the company, you would appreciate if your employer could ask you: "How could we improve this...

Abstract: Concepts of 'openness' in education hinge on interactions between individuals and organisations and boundaries within which these interactions exist. The future development of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technologies of Higher Education rests on the critical decisions of 'openness' ('open'...

Every day millions upon millions of children and students attend schools and educational centres all over the world. They go to school with expectations to learn something new, to get a new experience and most of all to express and celebrate their uniqueness. Do their teachers think about their creativity?...

Brief outline with some details of this book *111 size A4 pages (12700 words) This book will introduce and cover the basics of making handmade paper from recycled paper. The basic tools and equipment required for papermaking are covered. The steps of how to make a sheet of paper are...

Who is this book for? For Design and Visual Communication teachers and students.  Students aged 16 to 18 years old. New Zealand context. Design and Visual Communication - NCEA Level 3. Spatial Design Brief. Two design briefs are included: BRIEF 1: Design a Unique Sustainable...

BOOK DETAILS: Volume 1 : 222 pages in total. 20,000 words in total. Volume 2 - second book (not included in this book) This book was written with the intent to assist teachers, parents, caregivers, students, architects, designers, and those who are interested in Education for Sustainability,...

Preface This book is about Design and Visual Communication for secondary school students and teachers. The book consists of 2 volumes. It is also beneficial for primary school teachers and students who are interested in sustainable architecture. Designers and architects could also find it an...

Design and Visual Communication - Passive Solar Architectural design (Sustainable Architecture):   Extend sustainability practice into the classroom beyond recycling, repurposing, waste management, worm farms, and composting. Introduce sustainable architecture! For children and students...

ABSTRACT The theory of "modernisation" and the concept of "development education" have moved over the past decades from Neoliberalism to a future digital paradigm. With the advent of logarithmic development in the digital environment over the past 20 to 30 years, the...

The model size is 1,0 m x 0.350 m x 0.4 m. The model has many sustainable features and functions. Some are controlled via a remote control (model aircraft system). Ideal for teaching sustainable architecture in Primary and Secondary school. Also useful for Tertiary Education.  This book...