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Direct linkGreensfeld, Hava; Elkad-Lehman, Ilana – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2004
This study investigates the ways in which the disciplines of science and literature influence concepts related to thinking among teachers at colleges of education. Tools were developed to distinguish between what teachers declared to be important in the thinking skills necessary for their discipline and the skills the teachers actually used. A…
Descriptors: Schools of Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Teacher Attitudes, Cognitive Processes
Dudley-Marling, Curt; Abt-Perkins, Dawn; Sato, Kyoko; Selfe, Richard (Dickie) – English Education, 2006
This article reports the findings of a study examining the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) members' perceptions of what is required to become and to remain a highly-qualified teacher of the English language arts. An online survey was conducted to ten NCTE members: five teachers, and five university-based teacher educators. Findings…
Descriptors: Teacher Educators, Teacher Effectiveness, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Language Arts
Miller, Suzanne M.; Fox, Dana L. – English Education, 2006
The coeditors of the special Summit issue of English Education provide the context for the "crucial moment" that prompted the Conference on English Education (CEE) to take up the task of rethinking issues related to the preparation and continuing professional development of English language arts teachers and teacher educators. The process of…
Descriptors: Teacher Educators, English Instruction, Methods Courses, English Teacher Education
Download full textFrerichs, Linda C. – 1993
An exploratory study investigated the relationship between perceptions and practices in reading and language arts, and examined whether teachers were using practices to develop students' literacy skills suggested in work by Marie Clay. Subjects, 16 out of a possible 22 kindergarten teachers in one southern school district, responded to a 138-item…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Kindergarten, Language Arts, Phoneme Grapheme Correspondence
Davis, James E., Ed.; Davis, Hazel K., Ed. – FOCUS: Teaching English Language Arts, 1983
The 26 articles in this journal issue discuss the use of the computer in the English classroom. Among the topics and applications discussed are (1) computer assisted invention, (2) word processing, (3) overcoming computer anxiety, (4) using computers in technical writing classes, (5) grading student essays by computer, (6) the experiences of an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Martinez, Margaret Perea – 1987
In accordance with the Albuquerque (New Mexico) Public Schools' curriculum planning process, a language arts program evaluation was conducted during the 1986-87 school year in order: (1) to provide a comprehensive overview of the language arts program; (2) to determine if the language arts program meets the needs of students and parents; and (3)…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Drama, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Smyth, Sydney; And Others – Teaching English, 1975
The three Summer Institute articles in this publication urge teachers of English language arts to base their teaching on an awareness of how language operates and on an understanding of children's needs. Among the topics dealt with are the central role of literature in the English curriculum, the need for teachers to attend to children and accept…
Descriptors: Child Language, Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum, English Instruction
NEWTON, EUNICE S. – 1965
THE VERBAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE FIRST YEARS OF LIFE IS CRUCIAL IN THE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL. THERE IS A CLOSE INTERRELATEDNESS AMONG LANGUAGE ARTS. SPEAKING, WRITING, LISTENING, AND READING PERFORM RECIPROCAL FUNCTIONS IN THE COMMUNICATIVE CYCLE. THEREFORE, THERE IS A NEED TO REINFORCE LANGUAGE ARTS IN ALL GRADES AND IN ALL…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth, Instructional Materials
Keeney, Mary Louise – 1975
The primary purpose of this study was to discover what intermediate-grade children say about choice of topic, time for writing, the act of writing, and difficulties encountered in writing. A second purpose was to obtain data on four questions: is there is a relationship between the intelligence of these children and teacher appraisal of pupils'…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research, Intelligence
Guinet, Lynne – 1971
The main objective of this program was to increase pupil achievement, library use, and interest in all areas of language arts, with instructional emphasis placed on individual attention and small group work. The program appears to have had some measure of success in achieving its objectives, and the teachers, librarian, observer and principal were…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Individualized Instruction, Language Arts
Peer reviewedBartoli, Jill Sunday – Language Arts, 1986
Discusses how the socioeconomic "caste system" operates to differentiate education, and addresses questions concerning the definition of mainstream competence and the labeling of students as unfit or incompetent. Discusses the shortcomings of the three solutions for language incompetence. (HTH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, English, English Instruction
Peer reviewedCraig, Dennis R. – Journal of Negro Education, 1983
Discusses findings of previous studies concerning the teaching of standard English to nonstandard speakers. Examines implications of and possible solutions to the problem of negative attitudes in language learning. Stresses the need for resource materials that incorporate principles and methodologies of language arts instruction for nonstandard…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English
MGT of America, Inc., Tallahassee, FL. – 1990
This study was designed to provide the Palm Beach County School District with an independent evaluation of the educational program for kindergarten through grade three. Chapter 1 discusses the study design and methodology. Chapter 2 reviews current literature on such topics as nonpromotion and delayed entry; screening, assessment, and placement…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Attitudes, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Improvement
Matthews, Marian K. – 1992
This descriptive study looked at the provision of differentiated language arts instruction for gifted students by means of whole language instruction approaches in regular classes. Two classrooms in each of two elementary schools were identified as exemplary whole language classrooms and each contained several students identified for school gifted…
Descriptors: Educational Methods, Educational Practices, Gifted, Intermediate Grades
Hough, David L. – 1991
The relationship of the middle-level writing curriculum to four influences on English language arts teachers' writing practices and instructional programs are explored in this report. The four variables include school organizational structure, philosophical commitment to middle-school programs, policy structure, and teacher characteristics. The…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Elementary School Curriculum, English Curriculum, Intermediate Grades
