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Firman Parlindungan; Adrian Rodgers – Journal of Education in Muslim Societies, 2023
In this article, we present a case study of a sixth grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher and her students at an American Islamic school. The perception in the literature is that schools are an important bridge for immigrants to engage with their adopted culture. We examined the curriculum and instructional practice of sixth grade ELA teacher…
Descriptors: Language Arts, Grade 6, Islam, Religious Schools
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Friesen, Norm; Saevi, Tone – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2010
Despite the dominance of instrumental, psychological approaches to educational theory and practice in North America, a different understanding of the value and dynamics of education is often articulated informally in cultural representations (e.g. fiction and feature films) and in personal recollections. This alternative understanding is one in…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, North Americans, Teaching Methods, Educational Theories
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Japinga, Jeffrey; DeMoor, Robert – Religious Education, 2003
In this article, the authors discuss Karen Cross's critique on LiFE (Living in Faith Everyday) curriculum. Cross's critique focuses on the following issues: (1) racism; (2) sexism; (3) classism; (4) suburbanism; (5) Reformed theology; and (6) method. To respond to Cross's critique is an invitation for everyone to examine not only one particular…
Descriptors: Gender Bias, Philosophy, North Americans, Integrity
World Education, Inc., New York, NY. – 1983
This handbook contains a hands-on curriculum for teaching everyday living skills to English as a Second Language students, especially those who have had little formal education. It emphasizes students' use of language and an understanding of U.S. culture to communicate and get along. Although designed for Southeast Asian refugees, it can be used…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Classroom Techniques, Competence, Competency Based Education
Fresen, Sue; Logan, Joshua; McCarron, Kathleen – 2000
This teacher's and student's guide is part of a series of content-centered packages of supplemental reading, activities, and methods adapted for students who have disabilities. Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS) materials are designed to help these students succeed in regular education content courses. The content in PASS differs…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum
Fresen, Sue,; Logan, Joshua; McCarron, Kathleen – 2000
This teacher's and student's guide is part of a series of content-centered packages of supplemental reading, activities, and methods adapted for students who have disabilities. Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS) materials are designed to help these students succeed in regular education content courses. The content in PASS differs…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Civil War (United States), Classroom Techniques