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Harold Abelson, Editor; Siu-Cheung Kong, Editor – MIT Press, 2024
In today's digital society, computational thinking (CT) is a critical component of all children's education. In "Computational Thinking Curricula in K-12," editors Harold Abelson and Siu-Cheung Kong present a range of professional perspectives on the most effective ways to integrate CT into school curricula. Their edited volume, which…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Policy
Huppert, J. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1984
Explains how curriculum materials of a modular course in high school microbiology developed for a kibbutz in Israel were disseminated to become part of the national science curriculum. The evolution and development of national and inservice workshops for science teachers to prepare them to teach this course are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Foreign Countries, Individualized Instruction
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Naveh, Gali; Tubin, Dorit; Pliskin, Nava – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2006
Purpose: To study the implementation of a learning content management system (LCMS) at one department of a university in light of Rogers' diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory and in comparison to known critical success factors (CSFs) in implementation of information systems. Design/methodology/approach: A case study approach was used to examine…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Information Systems, Management Systems, Foreign Countries
Westheimer, Miriam, Ed. – 2003
Begun in Israel in 1960, the HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program is a family support, parent-focused, early childhood literacy program. This book compiles 17 evaluation studies of the program, from researchers and practitioners in 7 countries. The studies are organized around five themes: exploring theoretical…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Intervention, Emergent Literacy, Evaluation Methods