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Lipton, Gladys C., Ed. – 1998
A collection of essays on FLES (foreign languages in the elementary school) includes: "Public Education in America and the Implications of Foreign Language and Second Language Acquisition" (Peter Negroni); "The People Factor in the Glastonbury Public Schools" (Christine Brown); "Public Relations: Inside and Outside"…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, FLES
Brophy, Jere, Ed. – 1995
This publication is the fifth volume in the "Advanced in Research on Teaching" series, which has been established to provide state-of-the-art conceptualization and analysis of the processes involved in functioning as a classroom teacher. This volume focuses on the work of the Center for the Learning and Teaching of Elementary Subjects in…
Descriptors: Art Education, College School Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
Byrd, Patricia, Ed. – 1995
This guide is a collection of essays on the writing of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) textbooks and other instructional materials. Articles include: "Writing and Publishing Textbooks (Patricia Byrd); "The Craft of Materials Writing" (Fraida Dubin); "Considering Culture: Guidelines for ESL/EFL Textbook Writers" (Gayle Nelson); "Issues in the…
Descriptors: Authors, Copyrights, Course Content, Cultural Awareness
Rubagumya, Casmir M., Ed. – 1994
A collection of papers focuses on research perspectives and educational policy and practice concerning language in Africa. Articles include: "Language Policy in Tanzania and the Hidden Agenda" (Rehema Rajabu, Deo Ngonyani); "The Post-Primary Swahilisation Scheme in Tanzania: From Debate to Struggle" (Hermas Mwansoko);…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Code Switching (Language)
Rhodes, Lynn K.; Dudley-Marling, Curt – 1988
Intended for teachers of learning disabled or remedial learners at all levels, this book presents a holistic perspective on reading and writing instruction, focusing on meaningful, purposeful literacy applications. The book begins with a general discussion of learning disabled and remedial students and then introduces readers to a holistic theory…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Conferences, Diagnostic Teaching, Editing
Fisher, Dexter, Ed. – 1977
There is an urgent need to recognize that American literature includes a body of diversified writings previously unacknowledged by most literary scholars and critics and that these writings are expressions of vital but neglected cultures within American society. The cultures and literatures of minority groups have been overlooked or…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Black Culture, Black Dialects
Glenn, Angela; Cousins, Jacquie; Helps, Alicia – David Fulton Publishers, 2005
Focusing on the crucial area of early literacy, this book provides an easy-to-understand guide to inclusion for pre-school practitioners. Ready to Read and Write in the Early Years has been put together from course notes and materials used by the authors in their work with preschool practitioners. It includes: (1) How to establish strong…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Emergent Literacy, Case Studies, Individual Needs
Chall, Jeanne S. – 2000
This book discusses how best to instruct students, reviewing and evaluating the many educational reforms and innovations that have been proposed and employed over the past century and comparing achievement rates resulting from traditional, teacher-centered approaches with those resulting from progressive, student-centered methods. Findings…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Uses in Education, Dropouts, Educational Innovation
Ponder, Gerald, Ed.; Strahan, David, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2005
This book presents cases of schools (Part One) and programs at the district level and beyond (Part Two) in which reform, while driven by high-stakes accountability, became larger and deeper through data-driven dialogue, culture change, organizational learning, and other elements of high performing cultures. Commentaries on cross-case patterns by…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Rural Schools, Migrant Education, Educational Change
Richard-Amato, Patricia A., Comp.; Snow, Marguerite Ann – 1992
Readings in part 1 include the following: "Language Minority Students in Multicultural Classrooms" (D. Brinton and others); "Language Proficiency, Bilingualism, and Academic Achievement" (J. Cummins);"A Conceptual Framework for the Integration of Language and Content Instruction" (M. A. Snow and others); "The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Art Education, Bilingualism, Business Education
Allington, Richard L.; Cunningham, Patricia M. – 2002
This book presents practical information for those wanting to create elementary schools in which all children become readers and writers. It describes critical factors that can advance or impede the development of more effective educational settings, noting exemplary efforts in real schools and offering a variety of activities for taking stock of…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Curriculum
Goldman, Susan R., Ed.; Trueba, Henry T., Ed. – 1987
A collection of articles on English-as-a-Second-Language literacy and literacy education include: "Contextual Issues in the Study of Second Language Literacy" (Susan R. Goldman); "Mexican Adult Literacy: New Directions for Immigrants" (Concha Delgado-Gaitan); "Factors Affecting Development of Second Language Literacy" (Richard Duran); "Reading in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Age Differences, Bilingualism
McNamara, Barry Edwards – 1998
This book addresses the over- representation of students from minority backgrounds in special education by examining the referral process, providing alternatives to traditional assessment procedures, and presenting a variety of instructional approaches that recognize the cultural and linguistic diversity found in students classified as having…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Fraatz, Jo Michelle Beld – 1987
The result of case study interviews with teachers, administrators, and reading specialists, this book argues that the relationships of power and influence between people in schools affect dramatically the kinds of opportunities available to low-income children learning to read. In addition, this book offers suggestions for reforms based on an…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, Beginning Reading, Educational Opportunities
Reyhner, Jon, Ed. – 1988
This collection of 20 essays by 21 authors presents teaching methods and resource material promoting productive school experiences for American Indian students. The chapters are organized into five sections. The opening chapter of section 1 emphasizes that teachers must understand and respect the cultures and backgrounds of their students, an…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Literature, American Indians