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Kalinowski, Wil – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1991
Outlines the problems that face society in relation to misuse of our natural surroundings and our need for environmentally literate citizens. Includes examples of goals, themes, and objectives that should guide any outdoor and environmental program. Addresses the need to consider the cognitive development of the age group participating in the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
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Sacco, Rodolfo – Journal of Legal Education, 1990
In a tongue-in-cheek fashion, practical and creative suggestions for planning and carrying out a conference on legal scholarship are discussed, including topic selection, financing, choice of speakers, working sessions, logistical planning, and publication of the proceedings. (MSE)
Descriptors: Conference Proceedings, Conferences, Financial Support, Higher Education
Black, Mary C. – Forum, 1997
Discusses how the Instituto de Estudios Norteamericanos (IEN) in Barcelona, Spain has successfully met the challenge of developing an approach to teaching English that is both in step with current American methodology, yet fits the culture and logistical circumstances of an overseas program. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Adult Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Program Design
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Zigler, Edward; Styfco, Sally J. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2000
This article recounts the experiences of a pioneer of the Head Start program, a program developed to provide disadvantaged young children with school readiness skills. Influences in the early development of the program are discussed, along with program challenges. The need for standardized performance measures and program evaluation is urged. (CR)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Philosophy, High Risk Students, Program Design
Cassidy, Kate; Lacey, Mark – Taproot, 1998
Effective adventure programming is explained in terms of the "significant learning" experience, involving periods of tension, questioning, and transfer during personal and social learning. Adventure programming that is supportive, adaptive, and properly sequenced maximizes the potential of significant learning. Trust- and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics, Learning Processes
Zeece, Pauline Davey – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Examines early childhood education and care in the Republic of Ireland. Highlights the work of two leaders in the field in Ireland through transcripts of an interview and a thumbnail sketch of national schools, preschools, nursery schools, and day care nurseries. (SD)
Descriptors: Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
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Stearns, Peter – Liberal Education, 2002
Asserts that general education requires continuous attentiveness by all those involved in its design and implementation, because in general education courses, students get their first experience of the vitality of college-level learning. Suggests that the issues involved in the framework of effective general education include such things as…
Descriptors: Academic Education, College Faculty, College Programs, Educational Improvement
Steffens, John E. – 1992
This paper discusses designing an individual higher education (IHE) teacher training program that focuses on the instructional needs of limited-English-proficient students (LEP). The paper seeks to accomplish the following: excite individuals to want to participate in building a new paradigm in teacher training for teachers of all LEP students;…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Grasha, Anthony F.; Levi, Laurie – 1983
This paper, written for mental health professionals, focuses on learning, teaching, and professional issues in radio talk show psychology. The discussion focuses on the educational aspects of media psychology, including learning about others' behaviors and problems and alternative points of view, the role and behavior of professionals, how to…
Descriptors: Audience Participation, Learning Experience, Mental Health Programs, Opinion Papers
Oseguera, A. Anthony – 1990
An international mass communication minor, with its salient, unique communication features and its interdisciplinary nature, can internationalize American higher education and raise students' cultural, political and economic awareness. The relationship existing between communication and the various disciplines is illustrated in the Arts-Sciences…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Intercultural Communication, Interdisciplinary Approach
Gottfredson, Gary D.; Gottfredson, Denise C. – 1987
This paper presents and illustrates some principles for organizational development approaches to improving school climate. It discusses a specific structure for facilitating school improvement entitled Program Development Evaluation, and it illustrates the use of school climate assessments for school diagnosis and the evaluation of improvement…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
Smith, Judie – 1988
Once a school system has resolved to introduce suicide awareness education into the curriculum, many philosophical and pragmatic questions about program goals, content, and format must be addressed. This document discusses several of these issues, including: (1) who should receive suicide awareness programs; (2) who should conduct suicide…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Kennedy, Mary M. – 1981
Three possible versions of Project Follow Through are discussed to explore the kinds of knowledge that each approach would yield and to describe alternative ways in which the program could maintain the unique feature of federal coordination of research. Versions compared include (1) a federally coordinated research program designed to generate…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Demonstration Programs, Early Childhood Education
Humphreys, Betsy L.; And Others – 1985
Established in 1956, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) was charged to acquire and preserve books, periodicals, prints, films, recordings, and other library materials pertinent to medicine. Since the establishment of the NLM, significant effort has been devoted to carrying out preservation responsibilities. In 1983, the Library Operations (LO)…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Environmental Influences, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Biesheuvel, S. – 1981
This seminar paper explores research bearing on the provision of early childhood education in Zimbabwe. Initially, unresolved problems in the developmental literature are pointed out to support the view that those concerned with intervention in the developmental process can only proceed heuristically by basing their action on theoretical…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Developing Nations, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
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