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Shrader, Greg; Lento, Eileen; Gomez, Louis; Pea, Roy – 1997
This paper presents the preliminary results of ongoing case study research in the Learning through Collaborative Visualization Project (CoVis) testbed. The goal of CoVis is to promote project-enhanced science pedagogy. The project focuses on three areas: (1) project-enhanced science teaching and learning; (2) developing communities of practice;…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Cooperation, Educational Innovation
Cadwell, Louise Boyd – 1997
This book is a collection of stories describing the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, based on the author's internship in the Italian preschools and a 4-year adaptation effort in one American school. The book's prologue describes the author's work before using the Reggio Emilia approach, the history of Reggio Emilia, the…
Descriptors: Childrens Art, Childrens Writing, Classroom Design, Early Childhood Education
Nussbaum, Martha C. – 1997
This book addresses the need for higher education to create a community of critical thinkers. It suggests that contemporary curricular reform is already producing citizens of the world as it advocates diversity and multicultural education. The central argument is a defense of the "new education," and is rooted in the ideal of the citizen…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Discourse Analysis
Armington, David – 1987
This book describes the special way one teacher, Jeanette Amidon, approaches children's thinking, with a particular focus on reading and writing instruction. The root value of her first-grade classroom in Massachusetts is respect for children's ideas, with the children's art and writing as visible signs of the teacher's respect for their thinking.…
Descriptors: Childrens Art, Childrens Writing, Classroom Environment, Creative Development
Friedman, Pamela – Issue Notes, 2001
This document examines microenterprise development as an employment option for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients. The document begins with a brief discussion of the feasibility of self-employment as an option for TANF recipients, particularly in a slow economy. The next section answers policy questions pertaining to the…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Involvement, Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities
Pankuch, Brian J. – 1998
This paper explores the effectiveness and efficiency of multimedia-computer-based text accompanied by illustrations, graphs, simulations, and animation in teaching chemistry. The paper cautions that although multimedia may be a means to more effective teaching, there is no assurance that it increases student learning. Studies suggest that…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Constructivism (Learning)
Science and Technology Policy Council of Finland, Helsinki. – 2003
Finland is challenged to make the most of globalization by reinforcing its positive aspects. The 1990s taught that success in creating innovations is a key factor for success of business and societies. A precondition, high-level technological and business know-how, requires systematic input into producing social innovations that prevent societal…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
McNickle, Cathy – 2001
This paper presents an overview of online student services being used by 19 vocational education and training (VET) and higher education institutions in Australia. Information was gathered though site visits between July and September 2000 about online support services for prospective students, enrolling students, enrolled students, and graduating…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum, Developed Nations, Educational Innovation
Castro, Claudio de Moura; Bernasconi, Andres – 2000
This paper analyzes the United States community college as a model for adaptation in Latin America. The author argues that there is a growing frustration with the lack of responsiveness of universities to the development needs of societies in Latin America. Higher education continues to be accessible only to the privileged segments of society…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Adult Education, Associate Degrees
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
US Congress, 2002
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a comprehensive plan to reform schools, change school culture, empower parents, and improve education for all children. The law promises to raise standards for all children and to help all children meet these standards. No Child Left Behind is based on four principles: (1) Accountability for results; (2)…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, School Law, Educational Change
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Monhardt, Rebecca; Henriques, Laura – Science Activities, 1997
Describes interdisciplinary activities for teaching elementary science using eggs. Each activity is designed to introduce larger thematic units. Activities include making egg animals (study of animal survival), throwing raw eggs at taut vertical sheets and making cars for egg passengers (force and momentum), and making eggshell domes (dome…
Descriptors: Animals, Creative Activities, Curriculum Design, Ecology
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Donato, Richard; And Others – Language Learning, 1996
Reports on the third year of a research project to document and evaluate an innovative foreign language in elementary schools (FLES) program in Japanese for Grades K-5. Findings indicate that the children progressed considerably in foreign language proficiency and developed positive attitudes toward language learning. (28 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Change Strategies, Discourse Analysis, Educational Innovation
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Mottershead, Derek; Suggitt, Steve – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1996
Demonstrates how the development of transferable skills can be promoted as a matter of policy in undergraduate geography programs and implemented throughout individual classes. Defines transferable skills as skills of a widely applicable nature independent of the disciplinary context. Presents two examples of transferable skill development in…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Educational Innovation, Educational Needs
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Vavrina, Vernon J. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1995
Recommends using the International Communication and Negotiation Simulations (ICONS) computer program in teaching international politics. Utilizing computers and telecommunications, students play the roles of diplomats, corresponding and negotiating with other students from around the world. Includes program information and a discussion of other…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational Technology
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