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Peer reviewedLeight, David – Clearing House, 1995
Describes cultural studies as a framework for analysis and critique, not a political agenda. Shows how the author has used cultural studies as a way to get his students to write intelligent, reflective papers about topics that interest them. (SR)
Descriptors: Ideology, Popular Culture, Secondary Education, Writing Assignments
Peer reviewedReising, R. W. (Bob) – Clearing House, 1995
Argues that, although middle, junior, and senior high school educators should be proud that they are leading the way for their counterparts in higher education, they must also recognize that they cannot slacken their own efforts for quality and accountability. (RS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Change, Quality Control, School Effectiveness
Peer reviewedLeibensperger, William – Clearing House, 1994
Discusses difficulties of, hindrances to, and the necessity for school restructuring. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, School Restructuring
Peer reviewedVermette, Paul J. – Clearing House, 1995
Offers and discusses eight suggestions for secondary teachers who plan on giving cooperative learning a fair trial: (1) start slow, start short; (2) design clear activities; (3) make each student accountable; (4) monitor the groups; (5) identify teams as mixtures of strengths; (6) use grades wisely; (7) use teams every day; and (8) leave teams…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Group Dynamics, Secondary Education, Teacher Student Relationship
Peer reviewedWyld, David C. – Clearing House, 1995
Examines how the Family and Medical Leave Act's special rules affecting primary and secondary education are likely to change the way that school administrators think about and make use of substitutes. Considers the pool of people who become substitutes and the way that they are recruited and compensated. Discusses intermittent leave for teachers…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Substitute Teachers, Teacher Employment, Teacher Recruitment
Peer reviewedReynolds, Jim – Clearing House, 1995
Defines and discusses applied academics and learning-style characteristics. Discusses the integration of learning-style theory and applied academics and their usefulness for tech prep. (SR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Secondary Education, Tech Prep, Two Year Colleges
Peer reviewedCoulombe, Gerard – Clearing House, 1994
Offers a column in memory of educator Madeline Hunter and her outstanding contributions to education. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Educational Principles, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHastie, Peter Andrew – Clearing House, 1992
Considers the relationship between a physical education instructor's role as teacher and his role as potential researcher. Explains how teachers and researchers can help one another and participate in collaborative efforts. (HB)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Physical Education, Researchers, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedStreshly, William A.; Gray, Penny – Clearing House, 1992
Criticizes attempts by states to institute statewide testing programs as a means of improving school accountability. Discusses various examples of how this is being carried out. Presents four recommendations for testing programs. (HB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Group Testing, State Programs, Student Evaluation
Peer reviewedBlock, Burel – Clearing House, 1992
Criticizes the efforts by some states to evaluate teaching on a statewide level and reward or punish schools and teachers according to mandated criteria. Argues that such state-mandated appraisal systems do not improve education or the learning of students. Proposes ways that states might improve the quality of schooling. (HB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, State Programs, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Evaluation
Peer reviewedManning, M. Lee – Clearing House, 1993
Looks at the essentials of programs for at-risk students and describes an actual program that exemplifies each essential. (SR)
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPhelps, Patricia H. – Clearing House, 1993
Suggests having and induction ceremony for new teachers, and offers a creed for first-year teachers. (SR)
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Socialization
Peer reviewedBeardsley, Donna A. – Clearing House, 1993
Describes L. S. Kenworthy's 1936 article on famous American immigrants, and discusses its usefulness as a resource for social studies teachers. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Immigrants, Social Studies, United States History
Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Barbara K. – Clearing House, 1993
Presents 10 innovative video-centered activities that have been successfully used by teachers and at-risk students. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, High Risk Students, Secondary Education, Videotape Recordings
Peer reviewedKanpol, Barry – Clearing House, 1993
Describes two conflicting philosophical traditions within United States schools: philosophical liberalism and philosophical civic republicanism. Discusses how critical pedagogy can be used as a mediating tool between the two philosophies. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
