Metacognition is the first textbook to focus on people's extraordinary ability to evaluate and control their cognitive processes. This comprehensive text covers both theoretical and empirical metacognitive research in educational, developmental, cognitive and applied psychology. Authors John Dunlosky and Janet Metcalfe address many of the key…

The article describes five research activities designed to expose elementary gifted students to the resources available for historical and descriptive research. Activities include describing the day of their birth, investigating origins of their street name, examining objects from the past, and researching the lives of famous people. (CL)

Guidelines for planning and conducting single subject research in special education are given, and three basic procedures for use in classrooms are discussed: selecting appropriate target behaviors, designing observational assessment procedures, and selecting cost-effective means for data collection by classroom personnel. (Author/CL)

Presents three pages on the relationship between teaching and the writing of history. Conclusions are that teachers involved in historiography better understand their students; writing history and teaching history are two steps of the same process; and the relationship between history as it is written and taught is tenuous to students. (Author/KC)

Describes the use of EXPER SIM (experimental simulation) as an instructional tool in speech communication research. Several sample models are offered along with a discussion of the advantages and drawbacks of using the computer for social science research. (JMF)

Discusses the transition process of research students from high school to college. Explains how teachers can help these students to find the right college encouraging undergraduate research and includes advice for research faculty advisors. Includes 29 references. (Author/YDS)

To provide a meaningful research experience for undergraduate methods students, students participated in an ongoing research project. The progress of the project to encourage the adoption of a curriculum in which theory building informs methods, and in which actual field experience is provided, is described. (MLW)

Identifies and explains some of the crucial elements of team research and data analysis, points out common pitfalls, and makes some helpful suggestions. Sections include general recommendations and communicating in statistical language. (ZWH)

Defines the questions that are the basis of developmental-action inquiry. Outlines the type of theory and practice that supports and reflects such inquiry, and highlights how different such integrated research/practice is from empirical positivism. (Author/CCM)

This booklet reveals how structural biology provides insight into health and disease and is useful in developing new medications. It contains a general introduction to proteins, coverage of the techniques used to determine protein structures, and a chapter on structure-based drug design. The booklet features "Student Snapshots," designed to…

Discusses the variability in quality of historical sites due to differences in the accuracy of their restoration, reconstruction, location, and/or refurnishing. Distinguishes between preservation and restoration/reconstruction of buildings. Provides a checklist of questions which will help teachers evaluate the quality of potential sites. (AEM)

Presented is the evaluation of a K-6 collection of energy education materials developed to be used primarily with social studies and science classes. The objectives of the evaluation were two-fold: (1) to formatively evaluate the lessons to provide further direction for development and revision; and (2) to summatively evaluate the use of the…

This authoritative volume provides state-of-the-art practices for supporting the approximately 20% of today's K-12 students who have emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that hinder school success. Leading experts present evidence-based approaches to screening, progress monitoring, intervention, and instruction within a multi-tiered framework.…

This book examines learning science from multiple perspectives--especially a child's. The whimsical character of Mary Froggins guides readers through the steps of igniting students' natural sense of wonder, incorporating brain research, integrating science concepts with other subjects, and applying science to daily life. The authors demonstrate…

Middle school history teachers confront the same challenge every day: how to convey the breadth and depth of a curriculum that spans centuries, countries, and cultures. In "Making History Mine", Sarah Cooper shows teachers how to use thematic instruction to link skills to content knowledge. By combining thought-provoking activities and rich…