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Shelton, Alexandra; Wexler, Jade; Kurz, Leigh Ann; Swanson, Elizabeth – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2021
To support reading comprehension and content acquisition among middle school students with reading disabilities and difficulties, content area teachers must employ evidence-based literacy instruction. This type of instruction is especially crucial in the content areas because the majority of students with disabilities--those who typically struggle…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Reading Instruction, Content Area Reading, Reading Comprehension
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Peacock, Alan – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2001
Examines problems associated with children's use of science text, the implied literacy demands of learning science from currently available science books and schemes, and the extent to which the current interpretation of literacy advocated by the National Literacy Strategy encompasses the skills needed to learn science from a book. Includes…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Literacy
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1980
A program in English as a second language (ESL) was introduced at the University of Malaya in 1975. The purpose of the program was to develop English skills in the students of the university, with a focus on reading. The present report is a description and evaluation of this program. The following articles are included: (1) "Reading for…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Program Evaluation
Seminoff, Nancy E. – 1990
Intended for teachers, this book shows how to use children's magazines to enrich the school curriculum and suggests ways to develop understandings in literature, science, social studies, and math for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The book illustrates activities with magazines that can help develop study skills. The first section, "Choosing…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
Lesgold, Alan M., Ed.; Reif, Frederick, Ed. – 1983
The full proceedings are provided here of a conference of 40 teachers, educational researchers, and scientists from both the public and private sectors that centered on the future of computers in education and the research required to realize the computer's educational potential. A summary of the research issues considered and suggested means for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Educational Research
Chambers, Fred, Ed.; McDonough, Jo, Ed. – 1980
The following papers on English for special purposes are collected here: (1) "An Investigation of Some of the English Language Problems of Overseas Students at the National College of Agricultural Engineering, Silsoe" by M. Keech; (2) "The Organization of Pre-sessional Courses, with Special Reference to Seminar Skills" by S.R. Slater; (3) "Notes…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Course Organization, Curriculum Development, English for Special Purposes
Crane, Jean; Rains, Annette – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1996
Presents six curriculum guides for art, physical education, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Each guide identifies library media skills objectives; curriculum objectives; grade levels; print and nonprint resources; instructional roles; the activity; and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up activities. (AEF)
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education, Information Sources
Stahr, Mary Ann; And Others – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1996
Presents six curriculum guides for mathematics, reading/language arts, social studies, and science. Each guide highlights library media skills objectives, subject area objectives, grade levels, resources, instructional roles, sample activities, evaluation, and follow-up activities. (AEF)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Secondary Curriculum Development. – 1969
This handbook is a guide for an adult education program for the student who desires a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma. It covers areas ranging from the scope of the programs in grammar and usage, literature, social studies, mathematics, and sciences, to the background and purpose of the General Educational Development Tests. Special…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Bibliographies, Curriculum Guides