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Peer reviewedMcCollum, Jeanette A. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1987
The paper summarizes results from two Illinois studies on the roles of educational personnel (n=420) employed in special programs for infants/toddlers and three- to five-year-olds, and evaluates preservice training needs of these personnel. Time spent in various roles and perceptions of ideal emphasis on role areas during preservice are discussed.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Needs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDoherty, Betty J. – School Arts, 1990
Profiles the Wilmette, Illinois, school district's experience when revising their art curriculum. Maintains that the art staff's commitment to revision is the motivating force, and suggests an outline for a revision plan. Outlines curriculum writing procedures, the contents of an art curriculum, and the advantages of curriculum writing. (KM)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History
Peer reviewedLaRaus, Roger – Councilor, 1995
Maintains that alternative assessment puts a student in the role of a teacher preparing for a lesson. Asserts that students need different types of resources to foster student curiosity, provide direction, and support exploration. Provides a nine-item annotated bibliography of books, book series, and graphic collections. (CFR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Wray, Ralph D.; Haynes, Thomas – Illinois Schools Journal, 1990
Uses the Nominal Group Technique to determine Illinois business education teachers' responses to perceived challenges. Finds geographic differences in challenges faced by business educators and suggests strategies, including preservice and inservice teacher education, for coping with constantly changing issues and needs. Participants identified…
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Education Teachers, Education Work Relationship, Inservice Teacher Education
Riggins, Patricia C., Ed. – 1985
Science fairs have the potential to help students develop new ways of solving problems using a scientific approach. This supplemental guide was developed for those teachers involved with science fairs as well as others who work with students in developing a project. Several reasons for holding a science fair are listed, along with some…
Descriptors: Awards, Demonstrations (Educational), Extracurricular Activities, Junior High School Students
Download full textFreagon, Sharon; And Others – 1993
This paper provides answers to commonly asked questions concerning the inclusion of children with disabilities in general education with special attention to inclusion in Illinois. Questions and answers are organized into the following sections: definitions; cost and finance; policy; roles and responsibilities; delivery of services; staff…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Change Strategies, Costs, Definitions
