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Morris, Robert, Ed. – 1987
This is the sixth volume in a series designed to improve mathematics instruction by providing resource materials for those responsible for mathematics teaching. Focusing on out-of-school mathematics education, this volume presents a panorama of current practices around the world and suggests future trends. Subjects considered include: (1)…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Clubs, Educational Practices, Elementary School Mathematics
Australian Coll. of Education, Carlton, Victoria. – 1973
This book consists of 18 selected papers that focus on the broad topic of the educational process. All the papers were originally presented at the Fourteenth Annual Conference of the Australian College of Education, which was held in May 1973. Titles of the papers include "The Educational Process: The Raw Material,""Towards a…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Innovation, Educational Principles, Educational Programs
Blankstein, Alan M. – Corwin Press, 2004
The author builds upon a foundation which identifies courageous school leadership and the professional learning community as the center of effective school reform. The author offers six guiding principles steps for creating and sustaining a high-performing school: (1) Common mission, vision, values, and goals: (2) Systems for prevention and…
Descriptors: Teacher Collaboration, Decision Making, Family School Relationship, School Community Relationship
Kode, Kimberly – 2002
This book provides a biography of Elizabeth Farrell (1870-1932), whose work for the education of children with disabilities in New York City in the early 1900s was instrumental in the development of special education. Following an introductory chapter, chapters cover the following aspects of her life; (1) her background; (2) New York City, the…
Descriptors: Biographies, Change Agents, Disabilities, Educational Change
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. – 1994
This book reports on an international study of quality in teaching in elementary and secondary schools and on policies to promote quality teaching in 11 countries. The study on which the book is based called on case studies by experts from 11 countries on policies to improve the quality of teaching, seminars for teachers to discuss the definition…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Education, Educational Quality, Elementary School Teachers
Rockwell, Robert; Hoge, Debra Reichert; Searcy, Bill – 1999
This book provides practical, everyday activities to weave language development and early literacy activities into the daily schedule in an early childhood education program. The chapters are organized by areas common in most early childhood environments: (1) circle time; (2) snack time; (3) dramatic play; (4) outdoor play; (5) art; (6) sand and…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Dramatic Play
Harlen, Wynne – 1999
This book reviews the literature on effective science teaching, examining research from the United Kingdom and other countries. The studies included were those that made comparisons between two or more groups differing in science education experiences; those that involved upper elementary or lower secondary students; those that made comparisons in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development
Juvonen, Jaana, Ed.; Graham, Sandra, Ed. – 2001
Many children are targets of verbal and physical abuse or social ostracism at some point during their school careers, and a minority are repeatedly victimized by their peers. This volume brings together leading investigators to present the latest psychological research on chronically victimized children and adolescents. The book's introduction…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
Burke, Kay, Ed. – 1995
Intended for teachers, this book is a compilation of articles on effectively creating and maintaining an interactive classroom, one in which the teacher uses a wide repertoire of teaching strategies, organizational tools, problem-solving techniques, and consensus building methods. Section 1 discusses improving schools and schooling's role in…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Development
Valauskas, Edward J.; Ertel, Monica – 1996
This book is a collection of "success stories" written by teachers, media specialists, and school administrators who have developed their own facilities to bring the Internet to their students. The book's four main parts parallel the stages educators progress through when incorporating the Internet into the instructional process. Part 1,…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning
Weiner, Lois – 1993
Preparing teachers of at-risk students in urban schools is examined, focusing on the issues raised in teaching disadvantaged students and the problems of teaching in an urban school system. The broad thesis underlying the discussion is that to fulfill human potential, society must have the widest and most popular forms of political freedom and…
Descriptors: Democracy, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Change, Educational History
Sleeter, Christine E. – 1992
This book reports an ethnographic study, conducted over 2 years, of 30 teachers from 18 schools (preschool through high school), who participated in a staff development program in multicultural education. Observations and interviews indicate how multicultural education was actually presented to the teachers, and how their perceptions and teaching…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Conservatism, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Ladson-Billings, Gloria – 1994
This book highlights several individuals and programs that have been responsible for improving the academic achievement of African-American students. The author reports on the positive results of culturally conscious education and highlights eight teachers who, though they differ in personal style and methods, share an approach to teaching that…
Descriptors: Black Students, Classroom Communication, Cultural Education, Cultural Pluralism
Mildner, Telma – 1989
The Israel Ministry of Education and Culture (Jerusalem) has attempted to establish a feedback system to provide information about the functioning of the educational system in Israel. Feasibility of such a system and ways to ensure its effectiveness were studied through an assessment of the teaching of mathematics in grade 4. Data were collected…
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment
Wilson, Donald C., Ed.; And Others – 1990
The Pacific region is growing in worldwide importance in terms of politics, economics, and culture. The emergence of this area of the world provides an opportunity for new directions in social studies education. This book addresses the Pacific Rim issues from the viewpoints of educators from 9 Pacific nations: Australia, Canada, Fiji, Japan,…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
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