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Direct linkZwaagstra, Michael C.; Clifton, Rodney A.; Long, John C. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2010
"What's Wrong with Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them" examines the status of public education in North America and exposes many of the absurd instructional practices found in all-too-many schools. Written by three experienced educators, this book provides readers with a direct window into public education. The language is straightforward, the…
Descriptors: Public Education, Educational Practices, Case Studies, Tests
Boucquey, Thierry; Flores, Karina; Kramer, Julia; McPherson, Laura; Pettit, Maggie; Silverstein, Hana; Tjuanakis, Emily – Eye on Education, 2007
Stimulating, engaging, and effective, the games and activities in this book offers students alternatives to learning by rote or performing drills. This book makes it easy for teachers to develop their linguistic functions through active learning. The specific skills and vocabulary taught in each game or activity is highlighted, as are the…
Descriptors: Drills (Practice), Rote Learning, Active Learning, Educational Games
Gentry, J. Richard – 1987
Intended for teachers and parents, this book focuses on demolishing widely held myths about poor spellers and about the process of spelling. "Dear Professor Henderson" (chapter 1) is a dedication to a favorite college professor who remonstrated with the author about his "lazy" spelling. "Kneeling on Rice" (chapter 2)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Arts
