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Gersten, Leon; Lieberman, Billie E. – Curriculum Review, 1979
The ability to determine what a main idea is and to identify supporting details are two concerns which are effectively integrated in a high school reading/writing program that aims at improved communication, increased skills use, and preparation for survival. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Reading Comprehension, Reading Programs
Zemmels, Elizabeth – 1982
An ongoing, interdisciplinary reading program for students in grades 7-10 in Perris Union High School District (California) is described. Initiated in 1979 as a result of low reading scores, the program divides all incoming seventh grade students into homogeneous groups. In the first 6 weeks of school these new groups meet once a day for 50…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Language Processing
McDonald, Diana K.; And Others – Teacher, 1978
A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Materials, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Wood, Karen D., Ed.; Dickinson, Thomas S., Ed. – 2000
This comprehensive handbook focuses on literacy issues in grades 4-9. It is a reference guide that covers everything from the role of the principal and the characteristics of the learners to teaching the gifted and motivating the reluctant learner. Chapters offer an array of examples of student work, classroom vignettes, sample lessons, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Class Activities, Gifted, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedGrimes, Pam – Social Studies Review, 1996
Maintains that teachers in the intermediate grades can motivate students to read biographies in a way that develops critical thinking. Describes a composite strategy that combines high expectations, teacher guidance, and student interaction. Teaching tips include a step-by-step preparation process and a format for group activities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Biographies, Curriculum Development, History, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedSmith, John A.; Hobbs, Deborah – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Recommends establishing literature study groups as early as the primary grades. Outlines the steps for implementing a group and describes several classroom experiences with them. Includes a discussion of follow-up activities, and a bibliography of related works. (MJP)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education
Fleming, Delryn R., Ed.; And Others – 1984
Papers in this journal issue were drawn from the proceedings of the 1984 conference of the Western College Reading and Learning Association, as well as articles submitted for juried selection, and focus on reading, learning assistance, developmental education, and tutorial services at the college level. Papers are divided into sections for…
Descriptors: Adults, Basic Skills, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
National Dissemination Study Group. – 1992
This publication provides current descriptions of exemplary educational programs in 15 areas. The term "exemplary program" is conferred only after a project has been approved by the Department of Education's Program Effectiveness Panel. Opening sections of this catalog list the National Goals for Education, offer questions and answers…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Education, Career Education, Demonstration Programs
Lang, Gay, Ed. – 1995
This volume is a catalogue of exemplary educational programs and includes current descriptions of most programs described in previous editions as well as new programs approved for national dissemination since publication of the last edition in 1994. In particular the volume describes programs approved by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Education, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Prevention
Educational Programs That Work: The Catalogue of the National Diffusion Network (NDN). 20th Edition.
Leutheuser, Jami, Ed. – 1994
This publication provides current descriptions of exemplary educational programs in many areas that meet National Education Goals and Department of Education's Program Effectiveness Panel standards. Opening sections list the National Goals for Education, offer questions and answers about the volume, list projects approved since the last edition…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adult Education, Career Education, Demonstration Programs
