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Benoit, Bob – 1999
In this lesson plan, each student acts as a Member of Parliament (MP) in England in 1832 who must analyze the effects of what some people are referring to as the "Industrial Revolution." Students will write a bill, write a speech, and participate in debates. Students are provided with background information, detailed instructions, online…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Enrichment, Debate, Economics
Thoms, Karen J. – 1999
This paper explains how the St. Cloud State University (Minnesota) College of Education is addressing the need for its graduates to be information technology-prepared in order to meet the demands and expectations of today's classroom. Following a summary of research that indicates the need for improved instruction about effective use of technology…
Descriptors: Assignments, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content
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Karpiak, Robert – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1982
Results of an investigation of correspondence teaching methods and of a series of interviews with University of Waterloo faculty suggest that correspondence language instruction should be an integral part of continuing education and has a significant untapped market among adults. Recent technological advancements will serve this endeavor well.…
Descriptors: Age, Assignments, Correspondence Study, Course Organization
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Lustick, Ian S. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1997
Presents a syllabus for an undergraduate introductory course on political science. Includes an analysis and rationale of the course organization and materials from the instructor. Discusses the educational goals and objectives of the course and how these are met. Reprints instructions for the final required paper. (MJP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Evaluation, Course Objectives, Course Organization
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Bell, David – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1997
Addresses some of the practicalities in doing a senior paper on sexual geographies (gay neighborhoods, heterosexual clubs, women's work areas), from choosing a topic to selecting a relevant methodological framework. Considers ethical issues inherent in the independent research including confidentiality and objectivity. Briefly reviews recent…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Trends, Ethnography, Foreign Countries
Mangin, Genevieve – Francais dans le Monde, 1996
Classroom techniques for teaching business French for certification are discussed, focusing on strategies for vocabulary development and concept comprehension through both oral and written exercises. (MSE)
Descriptors: Assignments, Business Communication, Certification, Classroom Techniques
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Clare, Lindsay; And Others – Journal of Moral Education, 1996
Outlines a working model of the 10 elements that make up the teaching method, "instructional conversation." Profiles the use of this method to teach moral education and reading comprehension to an elementary class making the transition from Spanish-reading instruction to English. (MJP)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Research, Educational Theories
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Davis, Martha; Hult, Richard E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Investigates the efficiency of a novel addition to the routine of note taking, writing brief summaries of the lecture material during four-minute breaks within the lecture. A group of students wrote three sets of summaries during a 21-minute lecture and showed significant improvement in understanding over other groups. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Higher Education, Intentional Learning, Learning Activities
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Mitchell, Diana; O'Neill, Bridget – English Journal, 1997
Describes assignments which engage students and are suitable for end of year: (1) a video or booklet for incoming students describing what the grade they are about to enter is all about; (2) a book of poetry for a special person; (3) a research packet for next year's students; and (4) a letter from parents explaining their feelings for their…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Personal Narratives, Poetry, Research Papers (Students)
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Smith, John A.; Hobbs, Deborah – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Recommends establishing literature study groups as early as the primary grades. Outlines the steps for implementing a group and describes several classroom experiences with them. Includes a discussion of follow-up activities, and a bibliography of related works. (MJP)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education
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Lackey, Chad – Teaching Sociology, 1994
Recommends the use of student-written sociological short stories as an alternative to traditional term papers. Describes how students choose a topic and use sociological theories and research to outline a plot, characters, dialogue, and settings. Includes excerpts from student stories and recommendations on student evaluation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Fiction, Higher Education, Short Stories
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Reif, Richard J.; Rauch, Kristin – Science and Children, 1994
Making books is a creative and enjoyable way to integrate science with other subjects, to extend learning, and to make science relevant to children's lives. Presents successful book-making techniques and procedures. (PR)
Descriptors: Books, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
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Kroonenberg, Nancy – TESOL Journal, 1995
Describes a secondary school language teacher's use of electronic mail and an electronic bulletin board system to conduct several classes for multinational students of English at Hong Kong International School. Student assignments, student assessment, the development of communication and thinking skills, and unexpected difficulties involving…
Descriptors: Assignments, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Mail
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Enns, Carolyn Zerbe – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes limitations of a Western, individualistic perspective on psychological theory. Summarizes research and theory regarding how personality may be shaped differentially by individualistic and collectivist cultures. Describes strategies for teaching about the impact of culture on personality. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Psychology, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
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McClymer, John F.; Knoles, Lucia Z. – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 1992
Argues that examinations and assignments shape the way students learn, read, write, and think, and that authentic testing is the most powerful step toward improved student learning. Assignments must pose real questions addressed by practitioners in the discipline in question, must make scholarly sense, and must challenge students to perform rather…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Assignments, College Instruction, College Students
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