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Apelman, Maja – 1977
In this paper the author relates her experiences as an advisor to elementary school teachers on the subject of building curriculum. The philosophy expressed in her narrative is that learning begins when children seek the answers to their own questions and that curriculum can be developed out of children's immediate environment. The teacher must…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Environment, Educational Resources
Jakobovits, Leon A.; Gordon, Barbara – 1974
This book deals with the pedagogical, personal, and theoretical contexts of foreign language teaching. Part 1, on the pedagogical context, discusses the psychology of language learning, individualized language instruction, new directions in language teaching, and the role of pattern drills in language teaching. Part 2, on the personal context,…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Improvement, Individualized Instruction
Masih, John, Ed. – 1999
This book presents European perspectives on the means of structuring curricula that integrate content and language teaching, drawing on the experience of practitioners at a range of levels. It also provides details of the outcomes of such programs and describes the current and future challenges for wider scale adoption of content and language…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
McCloskey, Mary Lou, Ed.; Orr, Janet, Ed.; Dolitsky, Marlene, Ed. – Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), 2006
Although language specialists do not always agree about the best age at which to introduce English language instruction, policy changes are increasingly mandating earlier introduction of English in foreign language (EFL) settings worldwide. In this volume, language educators and program implementers from various countries describe programs and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Program Development, English Instruction
Willerman, Marvin; And Others – 1991
This book, a research-based text, describes peer observation and assistance (POA), a method designed to isolate behaviors and skills shown to raise student achievement levels and the process by which teachers can help their peers improve performance in these areas. The volume is organized into 10 chapters: (1) Teachers Helping Teachers: The…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Observation Techniques, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Teachers
Barron, Ann E.; Orwig, Gary W. – 1993
Designed for teachers, library media specialists, and educational administrators, this guide offers an objective overview of the full range of newer educational technologies. Presented in easy-to-understand terms, each chapter covers the advantages, disadvantages, and educational applications of one technology. Technologies covered are CD-ROMs,…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Glossaries
Epstein, Ann S. – 1993
The Training of Trainers (ToT) Evaluation investigated the efficacy of the High/Scope model for improving the quality of early childhood programs on a national scale. To address this question, the High/Scope Foundation undertook a multimethod evaluation that collected anecdotal records from the consultants and 793 participants in 40 ToT projects,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Attainment, Inservice Teacher Education
Miller, Samuel K. – 1987
This book is a nontechnical introduction to the use and understanding of computers and educational software. Topics included in the book are: (1) uses of computers in today's educational system; (2) a basic description of computers and hardware; (3) a basic understanding of computer-assisted instruction; (4) programming aids and tools; (5) how to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Morris, Robert, Ed. – 1984
Recognizing that the teacher is the key to improving any mathematics program, this volume examines the responsibility of primary school teachers for the mathematics component of the curriculum and the implications thereof for teacher education. The first two chapters focus on the responsibilities of teachers of primary mathematics and contemporary…
Descriptors: Calculators, Classroom Environment, Computer Oriented Programs, Concept Formation
Karnes, Merle B., Ed. – 1983
Nine author-contributed papers focus on the needs of preschool gifted and talented children. M. Karnes presents "The Challenge" of educating this population, reviews characteristics of gifted/talented children, and offers guidelines for developing programs for students, including gifted minority and gifted handicapped children. A variety of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Gifted
Lieberman, Ann, Ed. – 1986
The recent thinking of 20 experts in the field of school improvement is represented in this collection of essays. The authors have participated in studies from the national level to the single school level, have been involved in past and present reform efforts, and have contributed to educational policy and theory. In this book they go beyond…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, College School Cooperation, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Schmuck, Richard A.; Schmuck, Patricia A. – 1975
How the processes of group interaction combine to help or hinder cognitive and affective learning in the classroom is discussed. Numerous concepts about interaction in the classroom along with the available research on those concepts expressed in practical terms are presented. Implications for teachers are emphasized. The book is designed to be…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Classroom Communication, Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Wallace, Belle – 2000
This guide is intended to provide guidelines, from a British perspective, for group discussion of issues relevant to developing a school policy to meet the needs of students who are very able. The guide utilizes short case studies and a series of mindmaps to illustrate issues and highlight key planning and decision-making points. The guide begins…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Case Studies, Definitions, Delivery Systems
Levin, Barbara B., Ed. – 2001
This collection of papers presents a variety of field-tested examples that use problem-based learning (PBL) for teacher education in many professional development settings. It describes PBL activities for preservice, novice, and experienced educators at all levels. The eight chapters describe teacher educators' experiences using PBL in their…
Descriptors: Action Research, Charter Schools, Critical Thinking, Disabilities
Chadwick, Alan, Ed.; Stannett, Annette, Ed. – 2000
This book contains 28 papers presenting perspectives from Europe on museums and adult learning. The papers, each of which is devoted to a specific country, examine topics such as the following: further education and inservice training; programs for unemployed individuals; lectures and open days; elderly visitors; immigrants; refugees; disabled…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Andragogy
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