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Straits, William – Science Scope, 2007
The reading of science-related, historical nonfiction alone does not necessarily lead students to make personal connections to science or understand science as a human endeavor interdependent with culture, society, and history. Teachers must structure students' reading to ensure that they consider specific aspects of science while reading and…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Discussion Groups, Reader Response, Reader Text Relationship
Brown, Byron K. – 1988
To help students develop a broadly generative approach to reading and writing about literature, teachers of literature should employ not only systematic procedures, but also the eclectic and utilitarian spirit of rhetorical invention. A semiotic perspective offers the most solid theoretical foundation for establishing a genuinely heuristic…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Cultural Context, Heuristics
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Steiner, Martin – Paedagogica Historica, 1992
Discusses the publication of the complete literary heritage of Comenius, known as the "Teacher of Nations." Suggests that the editors' attention to the exact textual processing and the explanatory part will make this critical edition irreplaceable. Describes the work as 60 volumes containing more than 200 works and correspondence. (DK)
Descriptors: Educational History, Intellectual History, Literary Criticism, Literature
Crosher, Judith – Use of English, 1987
Discusses several approaches that students have found helpful for analyzing "Jane Eyre," including point of view, comparison, character development, language, imagery and symbolism, and the novel's elements of autobiography. (HTH)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Literary Criticism, Novels, Secondary Education
Brinton, Ian – Use of English, 1986
Outlines the teaching of Edward Thomas' poetry over a six-week period. (SRT)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Literary Criticism, Poetry, Secondary Education
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Pelias, Ronald J.; Ralph, Stephen D. – Communication Education, 1985
Outlines common abuses that occur when students first use dramatic analysis in oral interpretation. Offers guidelines to help make students' efforts more productive; uses William Carlos Williams's poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" as an example. (PD)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Literary Criticism, Oral Interpretation, Poetry
Gibbs, G. L. – Use of English, 1986
Discusses the teaching of "Bleak House" to students who are daunted by its length and complexity. Provides suggestions on how to get beyond those complexities and allow students to understand the central concerns of the book. (SRT)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Fiction, Literary Criticism, Novels
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Dimand, Mary Ann – Journal of Economic Education, 1991
Reexamines the use of the novel, "Murder at the Margin," in college and high school economics instruction. Identifies errors in the book's application of economic principles. Explores the novel's approach to the "prisoner's dilemma" and the making of choices. Concludes that despite problems, the book remains valuable to…
Descriptors: Course Content, Criticism, Economics Education, Higher Education
Brassell, Danny – Crystal Springs Books, 2007
Meeting the standards. Differentiating. Intriguing, involving, and inspiring students. Teachers meet standards; differentiate instruction; and intrigue, involve, and inspire students with these innovative lessons ripped from the headlines--and from the comics, the weather map, and the classified ads. The author offers step-by-step directions for…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Writing Strategies, Vocabulary Development, Newspapers
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Hulks, David – Journal of Art and Design Education, 1992
Reviews recent development in art education in light of the National Curriculum for Art in Great Britain. Maintains that critical studies, the concept of applying critical thinking to art history, are the key ingredients for the improvement of art education. Provides suggestions for implementing critical studies in the art education program. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History, British National Curriculum
Faber-Savage, Roxanne – 1994
This kit looks at 10 works of art from ancient to modern times and explores their myths, histories, artistic styles, and stories about art and artists. The kit includes goals and background information, 10 slides with slide presentation, art and writing activities, 5 laminated reproductions, and a bibliography. Activities are related to the 10…
Descriptors: Art, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History
Colvert, Audra L. – 1994
The purpose of this paper is to create a guide for beginning coaches of the "communication analysis" event in forensics and to attempt to arouse interest in the activity. According to the paper, the American Forensic Association defines communication analysis as an original speech designed to offer an explanation and/or evaluation of a…
Descriptors: Debate, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Persuasive Discourse
Wolfson, Susan – 1997
This essay examines the ways in which British literature, as a discipline, has been influenced by feminist scholarship and research into the areas of gender and sexuality. It reports that feminist literary criticism took definitive shape in the late 1960s as part of the women's liberation movement, and that a central concern of this first…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Curriculum, College Instruction, English Literature
DeVito, Angela, Ed.; Medine, Peter, Ed. – 1991
The discussion questions and essay prompts in this collection were compiled from contributions made by participants in the 1991 Arizona Shakespeare-Milton Institute. After an introduction which presents some general guidelines for teachers and students, the collection addresses the following works: "As You Like It"; "The…
Descriptors: Drama, English Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
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Harris, Alma – Leadership and Policy in Schools, 2005
This article provides a critical analysis of the teacher leadership literature. It considers teacher leadership within the context of contemporary leadership theory, focusing particularly upon distributed leadership. The article explores different interpretations and definitions of the term "teacher leadership" and considers the implications for…
Descriptors: Criticism, Literature Reviews, Teacher Leadership, Leisure Time
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