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Popov, Nikolay, Ed.; Wolhuter, Charl, Ed.; Leutwyler, Bruno, Ed.; Hilton, Gillian, Ed.; Ogunleye, James, Ed.; Almeida, Patrícia Albergaria, Ed. – Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, 2012
This volume contains papers submitted to the 10th Annual Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, held in Kyustendil, Bulgaria, 12-15 June 2012. The overall goal of the 10th BCES conference is to facilitate discussion of different perspectives on international education providing a forum for scientific debate and constructive…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Foreign Countries, Conference Papers, International Education
Walker, Decker F.; Soltis, Jonas F. – 1986
This book provides a broad perspective on the basic curriculum questions educators face in the schools regarding the purposes, content, design, and structure of educational programs. In discussing basic issues of curriculum theory, some questions are raised: (1) How have people structured educational programs and instruction in an attempt to serve…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Higher Education
Houston, W. Robert; Jones, Howard L. – 1974
An overview of the competency-based teacher education (CBTE) program at the University of Houston is provided through a "walking tour" of its facilities and a presentation of the program rationale and design. Part 1 presents sketches of brief scenes in the college of education and an elementary school where students complete their field…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Design, Program Development
Cartwright, Carol A.; Cartwright, G. Phillip – 1974
This textbook, designed to be used in teacher preparation courses focuses on observation of students and the role it plays in instructional decision making. The first chapter discusses the necessity of observation of students in the learning environment. Chapter two identifies the general principles, procedures, and problems applicable to all…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Instructional Materials, Observation, Preservice Teacher Education
Murrell, Peter C., Jr. – 2002
This book critically reinterprets several key educational frameworks and recommends integrating the historical, cultural, political, and developmental considerations of the African American experience into a unified system of instruction, highlighting practices that already exist and linking them to contemporary ideas and innovations concerning…
Descriptors: African Culture, Afrocentrism, Black Students, Cultural Awareness
Wilkerson, Judy R.; Lang, William Steve – Corwin Press, 2007
Written in a reader-friendly style for busy faculty members and school administrators with little or no prior knowledge of statistics, this comprehensive model is designed to create fair, valid, and reliable assessments of teacher knowledge and skills. Evaluation experts Judy Wilkerson and Steve Lang provide detailed guidance for the complete…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Educators, Teacher Evaluation
Jones, Elizabeth – National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2007
This book follows master educator Elizabeth (Betty) Jones as she teaches an introductory course in early childhood education. She actively engages the students, encouraging them to make decisions, ask questions, and engage in collaborative problem solving--herself modeling the behaviors that should be practiced by adults working with young…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Active Learning
Henn-Reinke, Kathryn; Chesner, Geralyn A. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2006
This book shows prospective teachers how to use the language arts to connect diverse students to the world around them and help them develop their own literate voices. It considers the integrated nature of the primary language arts--reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing. The authors encourage preservice and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Preservice Teachers, Childrens Literature, Adolescent Literature
Morsy, Zaghloul, Ed. – 1997
This collection of essays targets universities, social science research institutes, teacher training colleges, and those who lecture and carry out research on the history of ideas and of education. It is the third volume in a series that presents, in English, French, and Spanish, a comprehensive view of great educators of every age and culture.…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Kenworthy, Leonard S. – 1988
The opening chapter of this volume attempts to provide a framework for education about the international or global community that is emerging. Chapter 2 notes some of the recent and possible future changes in the world and in the United Nations (UN) system. The third chapter identifies some of the obstacles to learning about the world and the UN…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach
Orlofsky, Diane D. – 2001
This book issues a call for the reform of teacher education from within each individual methods classroom. It challenges teacher educators to use the learning theories of Jerome Bruner as a catalyst for constructing their own narrative concerning teacher education. It provides practical applications of theory in order to improve pedagogical…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Zeichner, Kenneth; Miller, Lynne; Silvernail, David – 2000
This book presents case studies of two highly successful teacher education programs. It is part of a three-volume series that includes seven case studies. The book documents the goals, strategies, content, and processes of teacher education programs that are widely acknowledged as exemplars for preparing prospective teachers to engage in skillful,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Pressley, Michael; McCormick, Christine B. – Guilford Publications, 2006
Filling a tremendous need, this is the first graduate-level child development text written specifically for future educators. The volume provides a solid understanding of major theories of development, focusing on how each has informed research and practice in educational contexts. Topics include the impact of biology and early experiences on the…
Descriptors: Gender Role, Motivation, Social Theories, Language Acquisition
Luykx, Aurolyn – 1999
This book attempts to engage theoretical questions of ethnicity, ideology, and identity as they are lived out by Aymara students in a small teachers' college in rural Bolivia. A year of fieldwork at the Escuela Normal Rural "Kollasuyo" focused on the experiences of Aymara students during their intensive training to become rural teachers,…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Classroom Communication, Culture Conflict
Hines, S. Maxwell, Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2007
As a relatively new area of investigation, the study of multicultural education as it relates to science teaching and learning has spawned numerous interpretations by researchers and authors worldwide. The contributors of this international volume--among them are science teacher educators, science teachers, scientists, researchers, program…
Descriptors: World Views, Teacher Education Programs, Science Interests, Multicultural Education
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