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Erin Viggiano Conley – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The purpose of this single descriptive case study was to describe how an externship program in the central United States impacts K-8 teachers' investment in and integration of work-based learning (WBL) practices in the classroom. The need to investigate how best to encourage teachers to buy into WBL is driven by misalignment among teacher…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
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Pierce, Clayton – Environmental Education Research, 2015
This paper attempts to answer this question: what should ecoliteracy mean in a biocapitalist society? The author situates his analysis of this question within the general context of the neoliberal reconstruction of education in the US. Specifically, focus is given to the shared model of governmentality GE food industries and education policies…
Descriptors: Neoliberalism, Environmental Education, Critical Literacy, Models
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Gradwell, Jill M.; DiCamillo, Lorrei – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2013
Historical simulations are often criticized for being superficial, reinforcing negative stereotypes, and skewing students' view of history. Simulation critics argue if inexperienced teachers implement simulations, they may adversely influence students' psychological development, especially if students take roles as perpetrators or victims.…
Descriptors: Simulation, Teaching Methods, Middle School Students, Grade 8
Gebhart, Richard H. – 1971
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the relative effect of two instructional approaches upon students' understanding of industrial enterprise. Specifically, the study attempted to ascertain the extent to which two differing instructional approaches affected (1) information achievement, (2) attitude, (3) retention of technical information,…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Achievement Gains, Doctoral Dissertations, Grade 8
Altschuld, James W.; Pritz, Sandra – 1974
The evaluation report is one of seven produced for the Occupational Exploration Program (OEP), a series of simulated occupational experiences designed for junior high school students. Describing the pilot testing of the simulation dealing with construction, the report contains sections describing the simulation context, evaluation procedures,…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Career Choice, Career Education, Career Exploration
Altschuld, James W.; And Others – 1974
The evaluation report is one of seven produced for the Occupational Exploration Program (OEP), a series of simulated occupational experiences designed for junior high school students. Describing the pilot testing of the simulation dealing with manufacturing production, the report contains sections describing the simulation context, evaluation…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Assembly (Manufacturing), Career Choice, Career Education