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Peer reviewedFagan, Edward R. – Clearing House, 1970
If English as a subject in America's high schools is to survive through the next decade, new developments must be explored and utilized by teachers of this subject. (CK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Research, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedLongo, Paul – Clearing House, 1983
Explores the history of educational innovation and explains why it has so often failed to produce the desired results. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Innovation, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedLamb, Ronald; Thomas, Donald – Clearing House, 1983
Argues that constant renewal makes it possible for principals to remain positive about themselves and their work. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedWasicsko, M. Mark; Ross, Steven M. – Clearing House, 1982
Discusses ways that teachers cause discipline problems and offers suggestions for eliminating such problems. (FL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Teacher Relationship
Peer reviewedKolstad, Rosemarie K.; Kolstad, Robert A. – Clearing House, 1982
Argues that multiple choice tests can be effective only if the items are written in a format suitable for testing the mastery of specific instructional objectives. Proposes the use of nonrestrictive test items and cites examples of such items. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Choice Tests, Test Construction, Test Format
Peer reviewedWeller, L. David; And Others – Clearing House, 1983
Proposes a data-based method for curriculum development that clearly displays priorities, provides a sound base for making curriculum decisions, and helps in eliminating community misunderstandings regarding those decisions (FL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedSpettel, Gratia B. – Clearing House, 1983
Argues that discipline is the first step in producing learning. Sets forth techniques that have proven successful in maintaining classroom control. (FL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Responsibility
Peer reviewedGriggs, Shirley A. – Clearing House, 1983
Suggests that a thorough knowledge of students' learning styles can help counselors, in consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators, develop strategies and programs that meet student needs. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, School Counseling
Peer reviewedEulie, Joseph – Clearing House, 1982
Argues that economics is a challenging, vital subject and a necessary tool for every day living. Urges that it be taught in a meaningful way. (FL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Economics Education, Educational Needs, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedThompson, William R. – Clearing House, 1982
Provides a writing assignment that is based on an actual court case. (FL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Court Litigation, Motivation Techniques, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHensen, J. Merrill – Clearing House, 1982
Proposes a new emphasis on teaching how to think. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedTauber, Robert L. – Clearing House, 1982
Argues that the one portion of behavior modification that educators least understand is negative reinforcement. Discusses the advantages of this technique. (FL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHarvey, Karen D. – Clearing House, 1981
Presents a planning strategy which a busy social studies teacher may use to create rich resource units that go beyond the single textbook. (SJL)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Curriculum Development, Guidelines, Planning
Peer reviewedKrupp, Judy-Arin; Dempsey, Richard A. – Clearing House, 1982
Discusses the complaints cited by young teachers as reasons for leaving the profession and offers suggestions for ways principals can respond to or remediate those complaints. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Mobility, Teacher Behavior
Peer reviewedCalhoun, Michael J. – Clearing House, 1982
Suggests a technique for use in teaching science students how to gather and analyze statistical data. (FL)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Probability
