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Farstrup, Alan E., Ed.; Samuels, S. Jay, Ed. – 2002
Maintaining a balance among theory, research, and effective classroom practice without presenting a formulaic view of good instruction or overly theoretical discussions in which practical applications of research findings are not adequately explored, the 17 chapters in this book capture the best evidence-based thinking of experienced researchers…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Constructivism (Learning), Content Area Reading, Early Intervention
Tobias, Sigmund; Everson, Howard – College Entrance Examination Board, 1996
This report describes 12 studies dealing with the knowledge monitoring component of metacognition. It is assumed that knowledge monitoring is basic to other metacognitive activities, such as evaluating learning, selecting appropriate strategies, or planning, because distinguishing between what students know and do not know ought to be a…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Learning, Knowledge Level, Multiple Choice Tests
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Krulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Elaborates the final step of Polya's heuristic model, reflecting, to improve students' problem-solving performance. After checking answers for accuracy, the following steps are suggested: (1) test reasonableness and practicality; (2) write a summary paragraph; (3) find other solutions; (4) change the conditions; and (5) extend the problem. (MKR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cognitive Style, Content Area Writing, Creative Thinking
Missouri Univ., St. Louis. Univ. Extension - East Central Region. – 1989
Thirty-one papers are included in this compilation: "Learning as a Part of Political Campaigning" (Boggs); "Life Review among Senior Citizens as Product of Drama" (Boggs, Leptak); "The Knowing/Doing Dilemma" (Bodrey, Felstehausen); "Facilitating Individuation in the Adult Learning Group" (Dirkx); "The Fourth R: Relationships in the Adult Basic…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Continuing Education
Combs, Martha, Ed. – 1986
Articles in this yearbook cover a variety of topics in the field of language arts instruction, such as applying recent metacognition theory in reading instruction; using of journals, videotapes, and humor in the classroom; training reading teachers; and improving students' speaking and listening skills. Articles and their authors are as follows:…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Critical Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor
Masters, M. Gay; Stecker, Nancy A.; Katz, Jack – 1998
This book offers the latest available information on central auditory processing disorders (CAPDs) drawn from a State University of New York at Buffalo conference on CAPDs in September of 1996. It is divided into three parts: introduction, management approaches, and specific methods and populations. Chapters include: (1) "Overview and Update…
Descriptors: Adults, Articulation (Speech), Attention Deficit Disorders, Auditory Discrimination
Davidson, Neil, Ed.; Worsham, Toni, Ed. – 1992
This collection of papers provides a theoretical foundation on current practice in cooperative thinking. The papers offer many practical methods that can be applied to a full range of classroom settings. After an introduction, "HOTSICLE: Higher Order Thinking Skills in Cooperative Learning Environments" (Neil Davidson and Toni Worsham),…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Bouton, Lawrence F., Ed. – 1996
Papers on aspects of pragmatics include: "Pragmatics and Language Learning" (Lawrence F. Bouton); "Pragmatics and Language Teaching: Bringing Pragmatics and Pedagogy Together" (Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig); "Cross-Cultural Communication and Interlanguage Pragmatics: American vs. European Requests" (Jasone Cenoz, Jose F.…
Descriptors: Chinese, College Faculty, College Students, Communication Apprehension
Courtney, Sean; Vasa, Stanley; Luo, Jiali; Muggy, Virginia – 1999
This five-part report synthesizes current theory and research on the adult as learner and generates implications for design and delivery of learning systems, particularly those involving computer-mediated technology and related software. "Adult Learning in Context" (Sean Courtney, Jiali Luo) examines the current situation of the adult…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education
Shaw, K. E. – 2000
Changing conditions in the global market have necessitated that students be taught to adopt new knowledge by understanding it in depth and having it spontaneously available for use in the real world. All students, especially those in science and technology, must learn to construct new meanings and understandings independently by restructuring…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Delgado, Jane – College Board, 2005
SpringBoard is a comprehensive instructional program in English language arts and mathematics that reflects powerful, research-based understandings about how people learn. This report presents a model of learning based on cognitive science with particular attention to the role of memory and language. The instructional framework of strategic…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Language Arts, Mathematics Instruction, English Instruction
McAllister, Deborah A., Ed.; Deaver, Sharon R., Ed. – Online Submission, 2008
As a part of the teacher licensure program at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), the M.Ed. Licensure candidate is required to complete an action research project during a 3-semester-hour course that coincides with the 9-semester-hour student teaching experience. This course, Education 590 Culminating…
Descriptors: Teacher Certification, Graduate Study, Teacher Education, Masters Degrees
Bergeron, Jacques C., Ed.; And Others – 1987
The Proceedings of PME-XI has been published in three separate volumes because of the large total of 161 individual conference papers reported. Volume I contains four plenary papers, all on the subject of "constructivism," and 44 commented papers arranged under 4 themes. Volume II contains 56 papers (39 commented; 17 uncommented)…
Descriptors: Addition, Affective Behavior, Algebra, Arithmetic
Hirabayashi, Ichiei, Ed.; And Others – 1993
The Proceedings of PME-XVII has been published in three volumes because of the large number of papers presented at the conference. Volume I contains a brief Plenary Panel report, 4 full-scale Plenary Addresses, the brief reports of 10 Working Groups and 4 Discussion Groups, and a total of 23 Research Reports grouped under 4 themes. Volume II…
Descriptors: Algebra, Beliefs, Calculators, Computer Uses in Education
da Ponte, Joao Pedro, Ed.; Matos, Joao Filipe, Ed. – 1994
The Proceedings of PME-XVIII have been published in four separate volumes because of the large number of individual conference papers reported. Volume I contains brief reports for 11 Working Groups and 8 Discussion Groups, 55 "Short Oral Communications," 28 Posters, 5 Plenary Panel reports, and 4 Plenary Session reports. Volume II…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Algebra, Beliefs, Calculators
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