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Stanfield, John H., II, Ed.; Dennis, Rutledge M., Ed. – 1993
The contributions in this volume examine the array of methods used in quantitative, qualitative, and comparative and historical research to show how research sensitive to ethnic issues can best be conducted. Rethinking and revising traditional methodologies and applying new ones can portray racial and ethnic issues as they really exist. The…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Black Students, Comparative Analysis, Educational Research
Frederiksen, Carl H. – 1987
Noting that conceptions of the cognitive representations and processes involved in discourse comprehension and production recently have undergone an important shift in orientation, this paper points out the importance of the shift to the conception of the nature of texts, of text understanding, and of cognitive processes in knowledge creation and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Computer Oriented Programs, Discourse Analysis
Watkins, Peter – 1986
This monograph, part of a series exploring relationships between education and society, challenges assumed perceptions of time in educational administration as linked to historical and philosophical influences. An introductory summary of salient themes is supplemented by four articles. By emulating industrial capitalistic methods, educational…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Educational Administration, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education
Narode, Ronald B. – 1987
Beneath educational pedagogies lie philosophical assumptions about the nature of learning, knowledge, truth and morality. These different philosophies form the foundations of a variety of instructional programs in all academic disciplines. This paper addresses constructivism, a recent attempt to provide a philosophical pedagogy which affects…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary School Mathematics
Kaufman, Barry A.; Banet, Bernard – 1976
The relationship between Piagetian theory and its application in three early childhood programs is discussed in two papers with differing points of view. The first paper discusses Piaget's epistemology and presents a critical analysis of the three programs, concluding that only one of them is consistent with Piaget's epistemology. A rejoinder,…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Developmental Stages
Jacque, Ensign – 1996
Despite suggestions for incorporating students' experiences into school math lessons, mathematics education seems to be the last bastion of formalism. This paper reports on a sociocultural study of the use of students' personal experiences in early childhood elementary mathematics lessons. This study documents the use of students' personal…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Context, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Kim, Young-soo; Germann, Paul J.; Patton, Martha – 1998
This paper reports on the analyses of concept maps on the nature of science constructed by preservice secondary science teachers (N=17) during a semester-long reflective process. Analysis of their electronic journals also provides hierarchical evidence. The research questions explored in this study pertain to determining the views of preservice…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Constructivism (Learning), Electronic Mail
Deloria, Vine, Jr.; Wildcat, Daniel R. – 2001
The educational journey of modern Indian people spans two distinct value systems and worldviews, as the Native American sacred view inevitably encounters the material and pragmatic focus of the larger American society. In that meeting ground lies an opportunity for the two cultures to teach and learn from each other. The 15 essays in this book are…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Criticism, Cultural Interrelationships
Osborn, Terry A., Ed. – 2002
This collection of papers examines how the changing social and academic context of language education in the United States impact the future of the discipline. After "Introduction" (Terry A. Osborn), the 10 papers include the following: (1) "'Our Patriotic Duty': Insights from Professional History, 1890-1920" (Deborah M. Herman); (2) "The…
Descriptors: Action Research, Cultural Pluralism, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education

Golledge, Reginald G. – International Social Science Journal, 1996
Discusses the origin of theories in geography and particularly the development of location theories. Considers the influence of economic theory on agricultural land use, industrial location, and geographic location theories. Explores a set of interrelated activities that show how the marketing process illustrates process theory. (MJP)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Economics, Educational Change, Educational History

Altbach, Philip G.; Umakoshi, Toru – Journal of Studies in International Education, 1997
Examines the complex nature of the educational exchange relationship between Japan and the United States, which is characterized by imbalances and asymmetries in the number of students and scholars crossing the Pacific, translations of books and journals, and other knowledge products. Makes recommendations for improvement in all aspects of…
Descriptors: Books, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Trends

Aikenhead, Glen S. – Science Education, 1997
Explores First Nations (Native American) science education from a cultural perspective. Recognizes science as a subculture and contrasts scientific and Aboriginal ideas about science. Provides a description of the rationale and a series of steps toward a cross-cultural education. Contains 125 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: American Indians, Canada Natives, Constructivism (Learning), Course Content

Efland, Arthur D. – Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 1993
Asserts that art teachers must understand current learning theory and implement new cognitive concepts to provide the best art education for K-12 students. Reviews major ideas in cognitive learning theory, focusing on the idea that thinking is domain, or content, specific. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Fine Arts

Davis, Robert B. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1993
Attempts to distinguish between the lecture method and the constructivist approach, in general, and by citing classroom scenarios. The author cautions those whose writing seems to unintentionally endorse traditional lecture and drill and practice methods. (MKR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Content Area Writing, Elementary Secondary Education
Rhodes, Frank H. T. – Presidency, 1998
The Glion Declaration, issued after a 1998 higher education leadership colloquium, proposes strategies for addressing higher education challenges in the 21st century. Issues addressed include teaching as moral vocation, scholarship as public trust, creation of new intellectual alliances, use of information technology, public service as…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Instruction