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Wisker, Gina, Ed.; Brown, Sally, Ed. – 1996
The 16 chapters of this book explore, from a British perspective, a range of strategies, both institutional and individual, developed to foster an environment conducive to learning for university students. Section 1 concentrates on systems and structures to assist student learning while Section 2 offers applications at both the undergraduate and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Counseling Techniques
Forsyth, Patrick B., Ed.; Tallerico, Marilyn, Ed. – 1993
This volume offers nine chapters on focal issues in current urban education that are of a middle-range of abstraction and have long-term consequences for students. Individual chapters provide examples of possible interventions appropriate to the unique context of urban schools. The following chapters correspond to nine problems of practice, which…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Children, Context Effect, Decision Making
Gambrell, Linda B., Ed.; McLaughlin, Elaine M., Ed. – 1985
Articles in this yearbook focus on reading and technology, teaching techniques, children's literature, and the reading/writing relationship. The 11 articles discuss the following: (1) computers and reading instruction, (2) using closed-captioned television in the classroom, (3) imagery training and the reading comprehension of below average…
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Childrens Literature, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
Download full textUlrich, Celeste, Ed.; And Others – 1982
In this collection of essays, theories are presented on the present and future status of physical education instruction. The essay in the first chapter explores the idea that, to function or survive in a complex society, individuals must work to unify the mind and body. The second chapter emphasizes that physical education provides people with…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Athletics, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1981
The purpose of this book is to provide a variety of practical, challenging ideas for teaching reading skills and motivating students to read for pleasure. Sections of the book provide information on the following topics: (1) the principal's role in reading instruction; (2) developing a teaching strategy--philosophy, goals, and objectives; (3)…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques, Content Area Reading
Direct linkFeldman, Robert S., Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2005
The first year of college represents an enormous milestone in students' lives. Whether attending a four-year or two-year institution of higher education, living on campus or at home, or enrolled in a highly selective school or a college with an open-admissions policy, students are challenged in unique and demanding ways during their first year.…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, College Freshmen, Higher Education, Academic Persistence
McInerney, Dennis M., Ed.; Van Etten, Shawn, Ed. – 2002
This collection presents current thinking and research on the sociocultural influences in student motivation. After an introduction, "Bridging the Sociocultural Divide: An Encouragement for Researchers To Consider a Wheel of Research Perspective" (Shawn Van Etten and Dennis M. McInerney), the 14 papers include: (1) "The Self in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, American Indians, Black Students
National Council of Teachers of English, Urbana, IL. – 1991
Contributed by English teachers across the United States, the activities contained in this booklet are intended to promote the effective teaching of English and the language arts. Teaching strategies offered in the first section of the booklet are designed to stimulate language exploration and include activities where students become acquainted…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Marashio Paul, Ed.; And Others – Pedagogy Journal, 1995
This annual serial volume contains 22 articles offering practical pedagogical ideas from faculty at New Hampshire technical colleges. Section I, "Learners Conversing," includes "'Cheering': A Prelude to a Street Dweller," by Thomas Gorka; "Illusions of Fear: Unleashing My Writing," by Bruce Maville; and "Claremont's Writing Workshop," a transcript…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Technology
Language Australia, Melbourne (Victoria). Adult Education Resource and Information Service. – 2003
Adults may seek out learning at different times in their lives, for different reasons, and for vastly different purposes. Some of the reasons are to achieve pre-determined goals; to fill education gaps; to explore options and make choices; to develop personally; to perform a job or role better; or to enhance employment prospects. Learning itself…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Style
Robinson, Peter, Ed.; Sawyer, Mark, Ed.; Ross, Steven, Ed. – 2001
This collection of papers includes the following: "Second Language Acquisition Research in Japan: Theoretical Issues" (Peter Robinson, Mark Sawyer, and Steven Ross); (2) "Focus on Form: Implicit and Explicit Form Focused Instruction Incorporated into a Communicative Task" (Hitoshi Muranoi); (3) "A Task that Works for…
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
Simic, Marge, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on children and the library is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Distance Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on expressive writing is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Graham, Steve, Ed.; MacArthur, Charles A., Ed.; Fitzgerald, Jill, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Teaching Methods, Elementary Education
PDF pending restorationAmerican Federation of Teachers, Washington, DC. – 1993
This publication presents a collection of articles about education drawn from magazines, journals, books, and reports. The collection includes 13 selections touching on key educational issues, challenging ideas, and proposals for change: (1) "First Born, Fast Grown: The Manful Life of Nicholas" (Isabel Wilkerson); (2) "Putting…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Anthologies, Black Students, Change Strategies
