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Peer reviewedDiamond, Stanley C. – Clearing House, 1977
The mini-course offers unusual opportunities for teachers and schools that wish to experiment with new forms. Certain very significant characteristics have to be present in order for the mini-course to be productive and eight important ingredients are listed here. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Educational Experiments, Minicourses
Peer reviewedPerez, Samuel A. – Clearing House, 1986
Uses the Socratic method as a point of departure and suggests steps that teachers can take to teach students how to formulate their own questions for better comprehension ability. (JK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Questioning Techniques
Peer reviewedRundall, Richard; Hernandez, Fernando – Clearing House, 1986
Gives a profile of the Asian population in America and its role in education. Discusses the growing demand for bilingual Asian teachers and the evolution of native and second-language performance through the generations. Concludes that Asian immigrant teachers meet the needs of the district, the community, the students, and the entire educational…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Bilingual Students, Bilingual Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEvers, Timothy B. – Clearing House, 1987
Describes the Community Service Internship program of East Lynn (Connecticut) High School, which helps students gain an understanding of problems in the local community while fulfilling their desire to serve others. (FL)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Involvement, Program Content, School Community Relationship
Peer reviewedMathes, Patricia; Davis, Beverly – Clearing House, 1987
Sets forth the criteria for an individualized instruction program for use with pregnant adolescents. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Individualized Instruction, Pregnant Students, Program Content
Peer reviewedNewfield, John – Clearing House, 1985
Reviews various kinds of student work experiences and their implications for curriculum development in the secondary schools. (FL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship, Secondary Education, Student Characteristics
Peer reviewedEskridge, Denise Hawkins; Coker, Donald R. – Clearing House, 1985
Discusses symptoms of stress, causes of stress, and stress management techniques. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Stress Management, Teacher Attitudes
Peer reviewedHaas, Mary E.; And Others – Clearing House, 1985
Explains the value of encouraging social studies students to participate in National History Day contests. (FL)
Descriptors: Competition, Educational Innovation, History Instruction, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedCarlson, Steve; White, Warren J. – Clearing House, 1985
Clarifies special education and its purpose by comparing it to athletics. Discusses picking the team, instruction, practice feedback, and playing the game (applied performance). (EL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Special Education
Peer reviewedCheck, John F. – Clearing House, 1985
Proposes that the "question" is central to teaching and learning. Suggests that the teacher first formulate objectives and then formulate questions designed to reach those objectives. Lists suggestions for developing questions and general question strategies. (EL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Questioning Techniques
Peer reviewedDunn, Rita; Bruno, Angela – Clearing House, 1985
Reviews research on learning style and explains why it is important for educators to become aware of this research. (FL)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGorton, Richard A.; Burns, James – Clearing House, 1985
Reports findings of a survey of elementary and secondary school teachers concerning the effectiveness of faculty meetings. Concludes that there is a need for more faculty involvement in planning and conducting the meetings. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Occupational Surveys
Peer reviewedLo Guidice, Tom – Clearing House, 1985
Describes the operations of the National Diffusion Network, a system for (1) identifying locally developed programs that are educational successes, (2) creating awareness of the programs, and (3) providing training so that programs can be replicated in other locations. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedHantula, James – Clearing House, 1985
Describes a social studies unit designed to help junior and senior high school students acquire geographic and economic information, extend oral and written skills, and clarify personal preferences as to career goals and places to live. (FL)
Descriptors: Career Education, Class Activities, Education Work Relationship, Job Skills
Peer reviewedKaywell, Joan F. – Clearing House, 1985
Presents a humorous technique for teaching students about apostrophes. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Grammar, Learning Activities
