Describes the physiological effects of anger, effects of unhealthy anger in schools and society, short-term solutions for unruly classrooms, and ways to create cooperative classrooms. (SK)

This paper offers a theory of optimal motivation for talent development. Optimal motivation is described as a "flow" experience. A generalized expectancy value theory is used to analyze three ideal conditions to optimize flow experiences: optimal challenge, undivided interest, and optimal arousal. Further analysis shows how each is composed of two…

Discusses the benefits of each of three types of roofing systems: built-up roofing (BUR); modified bitumen; and a combination of BUR and modified bitumen. Roof performance, performance maximization, and inspection and maintenance issues are addressed. A brief glossary of commercial roofing terms is included. (GR)

Discusses the Art and Architecture program that involves K-12 students in the creation of public art. The program provides students with a sense of ownership through design and construction assignments created as part of an integrated curriculum, including mock bids and interpreting a floor plan into an elevation. Tips on how architects can start…

Examines a theoretical perspective on the ways in which children progress in learning mathematics. Suggests that there is difficulty in associating teaching discourses with the mathematics they locate that can result in an incommensurability between alternative perspectives being offered. Resists attempts to privilege any particular account but…

Develops a model to examine teachers' instructional practice in secondary school mathematics in relationship to their underlying cognitions. Indicates that the value of the model lies in its usefulness as a guide for enabling teachers to reflect on their practice and underlying cognitions in a structured, comprehensive manner. (Contains 54…

Investigates children's knowledge about animals by examining the mental models they reveal through their talk when they see animal representations. Presents a study in which representations were provided by robotic models in a museum, preserved animals in a museum, and preserved animals borrowed from a museum and presented in a school setting.…

Attempts to solve the problem of hidden structure in school chemistry. Argues that normal chemistry education is isolated from common sense, everyday life and society, the history and philosophy of science, technology, school physics, and chemical research. (Author/CCM)

Helps students identify the animal that corresponds to the year of their birth according to the Chinese zodiac. Defines the structure of the Chinese zodiac so that the subsets of compatibles and opposites form closed substructures with interesting mathematical properties. (ASK)

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates believes the most exciting aspect of today's new technology is its potential in education, calling students born during the past decade the Internet generation. They will feel the full impact of the Internet, with no memories of life without it. He stresses educators', parents', and communities' responsibility to…

Rejects assumptions that women's mathematical abilities and attitudes relate to biological, psychological, and social factors, assuming that women make many decisions regarding mathematics. Challenges the assumption that within western culture, mathematical ability is an unequivocal good desired and sought by all. Examines characteristics shared…

Investigates women teachers' involvement in educational reform from a gendered perspective. Interviews with secondary school teachers show how women teachers' beliefs and actions toward reform efforts were significantly influenced by their gender identity. When an educational reform became identified as a women's program and risked losing the…

Marx's description of capitalism as a dark force that has become uncontrollable is very apt today, despite the fact that postmodernists have relegated Marxism to the status of failed aspirations. Discusses postmodernism, the postmodern promise, postmodern politics, the new social movements, hybridity and postmodern multiculturalism, postmodern…

Used household surveys to determine how Mexican American students' schooling and academic achievement were influenced by household members' activities within the home, community, and school. Results indicated that level of family stability and social and economic conditions of poor communities were the strongest influence on student learning and…

Current discourse in education regarding modernism and postmodernism requires the inclusion of technology and teacher education. Such a shift in thinking could create a deconstructing of the purposes of education to cope with the multiple perspectives. Suggestions are provided regarding technology and teacher education in order to meet the needs…