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Crutchfield, John, Ed.; Schewe, Manfred, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2017
Over the last two decades drama pedagogy has helped to lay the foundations for a new teaching and learning culture, one that accentuates physicality and centres on performative experience. Signs of this 'performative turn' in education are especially strong in the field of foreign/second language teaching. This volume introduces scholars, language…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Drama, Performance, Second Language Instruction
Ezekiel Dixon-Roman; Edmund W. Gordon – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
While much is known about the critical importance of educative experiences outside of school, little is known about the social systems, community programs, and everyday practices that can facilitate learning outside of the classroom. "Thinking Comprehensively About Education" sheds much-needed light on those systems, programs, and…
Descriptors: Education, Social Systems, Economics, Foreign Countries
Skutt, Mary Sutton; Thompson, Rachel Yarnell – 2000
George C. Marshall (1880-1959), head of the U.S. Army in World War II, Secretary of State (1947-49), Secretary of Defense (1950-51), and Nobel Peace Prize winner (1953), was one of the late people as a child. He liked to play and was reasonably athletic, anxious to try out new ideas, and was particularly interested in history, but he was not…
Descriptors: Biographies, European History, Foreign Countries, Korean War
McKenna, Erin – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and Ireland for Irish Americans. The book also contains information on the history of Ireland and Irish immigration. Chapters include: (1) "Your Irish American Heritage"; (2) "Your Irish Immigrant Ancestors"; (3) "Getting Started";…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
Schleifer, Jay – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and other countries for Jewish Americans. The book also contains information on the history of the Jews, including the Diaspora, the Holocaust, immigration to the United States, and the establishment of the modern state of Israel. Chapters include: (1) "The…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
Ryskamp, George R.; Ryskamp, Peggy – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and Mexico for Mexican Americans. The book also contains information on the history of Mexico and its relationship with the United States. Chapters include: (1) "Why Do Mexican Americans Explore Family History?"; (2) "Your Mexican American…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
She, Colleen – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and China for Chinese Americans. The book also contains information on the history of China and its relationship with the United States. Chapters include: (1) "Making History Come to Life"; (2) "Being Chinese Americans"; (3) "Social…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Asian Studies, Biographies, Chinese Americans
Candline, Mary – 1992
This language arts curriculum developed for Native American students in Manitoba (Canada) consists of a teachers' guide, a student guide, and a research unit. The curriculum includes reading selections and learning activities appropriate for the different reading levels of both upper elementary and secondary students. The purpose of the unit is…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Biographies, Canada Natives, Canadian Studies