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A1 al-Maktoumi, Ali A2 al-Ismaily, Said A2 Kacimov, Anvar AB This article reports the efficacy of a research-based learning (RBL) exercise on hydropedology of arid zones, with guided and open research projects (OPR) carried out by teams of undergraduate students in Oman. A range of activities and assessments was used to support student learning during the three-month course. Assessment included monitoring of field trip and lab activities, attendance recording, scrutiny by a panel of written reports and open oral presentations. Students' feedback through teaching evaluation is compared with other courses in the Department-College, illustrating high level of students' satisfaction. OPR best fit the scaffold of RBL. (As provided) http://search.shamaa.org/abstract_en.gif ID 125190 OP pp. 321-339 PB Philadelphia Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 2016 PP Philadelphia Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 2016 SN 03098265 T1 Research-based learning for undergraduate students in soil and water sciences : a case study of hydropedology in an Arid-Zone environment [Article] YR Philadelphia Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 2016