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Building Learning Communities through Guided Participation.
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Baker, Paul; Moss, Kay – Primary Voices K-6, 1996
Notes that guided participation is not a new instructional technique, and that "apprenticeship" best illustrates the concept. Cites as key how teachers create a context for active participation in socially constituted practices. Points out that accent is on relationships, not individuals, shifting attention to learning experiences with a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Experience, School Community Relationship, Socialization
Social Studies for Early School Experiences.
Turner, Thomas Noel – Tennessee Education, 1980
Discusses the importance of social studies in the social development of young children. Describes a method of give priority to social studies goals. Notes learning activities related to five strategies for priority implementation: sharing, discussion of social values in reading materials, creating problems and problem solutions, acting out, and…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Experience, Needs Assessment, Primary Education
Out With the Curriculum! Widening the Learning Environment.
Vars, Gordon F.; Vars, Alice McVetty – TAMS Journal, 1990
This paper describes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental education for students in grades 6 through 9. This approach emphasizes the importance of students' understanding of nature through hands-on experience in out-door settings and the verbal or artistic expression of their experiences. The first principle of effective environmental…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Exploring Health Education for Early School Experiences.
Gorski, June – Tennessee Education, 1980
Defines health education and its role in a comprehensive school health program, stressing the role of teachers in health education. For each of four health care content areas (community resources, personal health and hygiene, primary health care, social development), gives a brief lesson plan including concept objectives, content, and activities.…
Descriptors: Community Services, Early Childhood Education, Health Education, Hygiene
Learning with Large Blocks.
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Cartwright, Sally – Young Children, 1990
Discusses how large hollow blocks can meet many preschool children's learning needs through creative dramatic play, and also gives some guidelines on how these blocks can be constructed by parents and teachers. (BB)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Dramatic Play, Educational Environment, Guidelines
How to Help Your Child Start School.
Ryan, Bernard, Jr. – 1980
The purpose of this book is to help parents and their prekindergarten children toward an awareness of what school is and an expectation of what it can be. Part I provides information on (1) the child's fifth year of development (needs, intelligence, and sensory experience); (2) the nature of kindergarten schooling (including a brief history of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Concept Formation, Early Childhood Education
Going Places with Young Children.
Skrupskelis, Audrey – Dimensions, 1990
Examines reasons for incorporating field trips into the curriculum, ways to plan successful expeditions, and appropriate field trip experiences for young children. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Music Experiences in Early Childhood.
Andress, Barbara – 1980
This book presents a program of music experiences for young children (3-5-year-olds) which focuses on an experiential discovery approach to music, rather than on imposing ideas and a repertoire on the child. Early sections of the book discuss the importance of the child-centered music program, its process and characteristics, and the role of the…
Descriptors: Dance, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment