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Collette, Alfred T.; Chiappetta, Eugene L. – 1984
This 21-chapter methods textbook provides essential information, practical applications, and resource materials for prospective, beginning, and experienced science teachers, professional science educators, science coordinators, and science supervisors. Major topic areas addressed in the chapters include: the scientific enterprise and science…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Demonstrations (Educational), Elementary School Science
McKee, Barbara G. – 1978
An attitude rating scale and instructional assessment survey were administered in 62 classes at the State University of New York at Cortland to examine the relationship between student ratings of instruction and students' course-oriented attitudes. The Adjective Rating Scale (ARS) was designed to measure course and program-oriented attitudes, and…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Students, Course Content, Course Evaluation
Copa, George H.; Wolff, Susan J. – 2002
Developed from a review of research, policies, exemplary practices, and leading thinking, this guide addresses educational program design questions. The document is divided into two parts, Part One contains the recommended design features of career and technical education, including these 12 operational design features: learning context; audience;…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Educational Environment, Educational Indicators, Educational Planning
Nanlohy, Phil, Ed.; van Vliet, Ron, Ed. – 1999
The following papers are included in these proceedings from the New South Wales Computer Education Group (NSWCEG) conference: "The Origins of a Global Learning" (Al Rogers); "Moving Beyond 'Know How' to 'Know Why': CLICK! Computers and Learning in Classrooms: K-6" (Dianne P. Chambers); "Technology Planning: A Strategic…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Conferences
Connell, Michael L.; Abramovich, Sergei – 1999
A central tenet of mathematics education reform is the integral role of technology at all grade levels. Current technological changes combined with changes in mathematics content and instructional method require elementary mathematics teachers to be able to design technology intensive lessons for exploration and discovery of these concepts through…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational Technology
Robinson, Carole S.; Brewer, Sally; Erickson, David – 1999
This paper describes the University of Montana's efforts in migrating an undergraduate instructional media course from a traditional stand-and-deliver model to a World Wide Web-based electronic classroom. The rationale is presented, including the background for the decision making move and a description of similarities and differences of both…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Conventional Instruction, Educational Environment
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Elfenbein, Caleb; Reitano, Richard – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1997
Presents a syllabus for an undergraduate U.S. government course that emphasizes theoretical foundations, institutions, governmental authority, national issues, and the making of public policy. Discusses the various methodologies for the course including traditional lecture-discussion, films, simulations, and readings. Describes in-class…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Kaplan, Leslie S. – Schools in the Middle, 1996
Proposes recommendations for balancing middle school students' academic, personal, and social needs by addressing personal development through curriculum and instruction, instructional program components, and a culture of assessment. Argues that academic achievement enhances self-esteem, concluding that students' academic achievement and personal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Adolescent Development, Classroom Environment
Graham, Steve, Ed.; MacArthur, Charles A., Ed.; Fitzgerald, Jill, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Teaching Methods, Elementary Education
Williams, Karen – 1996
This paper reports on three studies within a 6-year longitudinal study which explored the use of Piagetian sensori-motor substages as a curriculum base for individuals with profound mental retardation (MR). In the first study, a simple observational inventory, the Cognitive Marker Natural Observational Tool (CM-NOT), was developed and evaluated…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cognitive Ability
National Staff Development Committee for Vocational Education and Training, Chadstone (Australia). – 1993
This module is the third of five integrated professional development modules for adult literacy and basic education (ALBE) personnel. This module is in the form of a 6-hour workshop, the purpose of which is to provide professional development for ALBE personnel in managing an ALBE learning environment. An overview consists of these components:…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Classroom Techniques
Lloyd, Les, Ed. – 1997
This volume is a compilation of chapters by faculty from a variety of disciplines demonstrating the use of different multimedia instruction techniques in order to enhance the higher education classroom experience for students. The book is divided into five parts: (1) General; (2) Multimedia; (3) Software; (4) Software/Hardware; and (5) the Web.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Burton, Terry – 1997
Quality education is often impeded by lack of instructor time and by a failure to provide instruction that is individualized and at the point of need. Integration technology into course development can alleviate these problems, but only if the technology is easy to learn and supports a systems approach. In implementing a Web-based Technical…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Selection
Chen, Deborah; Dote-Kwan, Jamie – 1995
This handbook provides basic information on the needs of young children (ages 3-8) whose multiple disabilities include visual impairments. Chapters address: (1) common disabilities associated with visual impairment, the primary educational needs of these children, and the complexity involved in teaching them; (2) the need for clearly defined…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Daily Living Skills, Early Childhood Education
Parker, Walter C.; Jarolimek, John – 1997
This textbook introduces teachers to the world of social studies teaching and learning in elementary and middle schools. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1, "Orientation to Social Studies Education," consists of sections (1) "Social Studies Education: What and Why?" and (2) "The Children We Teach." Part 2, "The Social Studies…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Needs
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