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Lazear, David – 1998
This guide to assessment of learning based on the theory of multiple intelligences (MI) stresses the use of rubrics or guidelines that establish criteria and indicators of success. Part 1 examines the theory of evaluation and rubrics in three sections that address: current evaluation methods and their biases; effective evaluation methods and their…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Activities
Renzulli, Joseph S.; Reis, Sally M. – 1997
This book provides a detailed guide to implementing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), a research-supported model originating in special programs for gifted and talented students but not extended to school improvement across the full range of school types, levels, and demographic differences. Individual chapters address the following topics:…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
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Orion, Nir – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Presents a practical model for planning and implementing a field trip as an integral part of the science curriculum. Reviews the literature related to the role of field trips in the learning process; describes the model; and provides an example implementing the learning cycle method. (Contains 17 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Wilkinson, James – Innovation Abstracts, 1983
College teachers can act as intermediaries between a class and a body of knowledge by making three important contributions: structure, evaluation, and support. The teacher's task is to keep the student's initial drive and enthusiasm intact while thwarting the desire to be content with easy answers. Teachers need to encourage a critical outlook and…
Descriptors: College Instruction, College Role, College Students, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Burrello, Leonard C.; DiLaura, Nancy – 1994
This videotape and viewing guide present an emerging learner-centered paradigm of teaching and learning and contrast this new paradigm with traditional concepts. An associated guide describes the elementary school in the videotape, noting the full inclusion of 50 students identified as disabled, the team approach in which teachers are renamed…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum, Disabilities
Burrello, Leonard C.; DiLaura, Nancy – 1994
This videotape and viewing guide present an emerging learner-centered paradigm of teaching and learning and answer questions of why and how a staff changes its practices. The viewing guide describes the elementary school in the videotape, noting the full inclusion of 50 students identified as disabled, the team approach in which teachers are…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Disabilities, Educational Innovation, Educational Principles
Slevin, James F. – 1992
This monograph presents results and recommendations from a project designed as a collaborative effort to prepare graduate students in the humanities for careers as scholar-teachers within institutions committed to liberal education. The project's two principle activities are discussed under the following headings: (1) Encountering Campus Cultures:…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Cooperation, Educational Change, General Education
Richardson, Marti T. – Corwin Press, 2006
Schools today are working harder than ever to help ensure that "all" children "can" learn and achieve high standards. Marti Richardson, a recognized leader in professional and curriculum development, delivers an innovative, classroom-tested program with planning tools to customize it for any school or district's data-based needs. Designed around a…
Descriptors: Teaching Models, Curriculum Development, Professional Development, Reading Instruction
Armstrong, Thomas – 2000
This book (second edition) is an adaptation of Howard Gardener's theory on multiple intelligences (MI). The model in this book provides a language for talking about the inner gifts of so-called learning-disabled children. It describes how to bring Gardner's theory--a means of mapping the broad range of human abilities--into the classroom. The MI…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
Wallace, Belle – 2000
This guide is intended to provide guidelines, from a British perspective, for group discussion of issues relevant to developing a school policy to meet the needs of students who are very able. The guide utilizes short case studies and a series of mindmaps to illustrate issues and highlight key planning and decision-making points. The guide begins…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Case Studies, Definitions, Delivery Systems
California Council for the Social Studies, Roseville. – 1982
The purpose of this document is to provide standards for the preservice professional preparation of teachers, to encourage inservice professional development, and to describe the necessary conditions for teaching and learning the social studies. These standards may be used as goals toward which the professional social studies teacher strives, as…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Academic Standards, Check Lists, Classroom Environment