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Grazi, Jaimie; Harris, Barbara; Del Grosso, Patricia – Mathematica, 2020
Young children's exposure to early math concepts is important in their development, in their confidence in math skills, and in their ability to use math later in life. In 2013, the Heising-Simons Foundation embarked on an innovative path to support children's early math development. The Foundation invited several family engagement providers to…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Skills, Family Programs
O'Toole, Barbara, Ed.; Joseph, Ebun, Ed.; Nyaluke, David, Ed. – Routledge Research in Education, 2019
This book challenges educational discourse in relation to teaching about Africa at all levels of the education system in the Global North, with a specific case study focusing on the Republic of Ireland. The book provides an interrogation of the proliferation of negative imagery of and messages about African people and African countries and the…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Case Studies, African Culture, Teaching Methods
Office of Vocational and Adult Education, US Department of Education, 2011
Although it is known that many persons under community supervision need and eventually want correctional education programs, little is known about the providers and characteristics of these educational programs. This report provides an overview of initiatives at the national and state levels supporting new approaches to community supervision and…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Teaching Methods, National Organizations, Supervision
Padua, Jennifer F. M. – Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL), 2011
The Effective Instructional Strategies Series is a collection of six booklets based on the components used in Pacific Communities with High-performance In Literacy Development (Pacific CHILD), a principles-based professional development program consisting of research-based teaching and learning strategies proven to help improve students' reading…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Faculty Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
Bourn, Douglas – Development Education Research Centre, 2014
Development education and global learning, whilst being part of the landscape of education in England for over thirty years, have to date not had a high profile. What the terms mean, and their value and contribution to educational goals, have been described and defined in only a handful of publications. The introduction of the Global Learning…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Global Education, Global Approach, Agenda Setting
Gallagher, Jan, Ed. – Literacy Assistance Center, 2010
This newsletter, published five times a year, features articles on issues of concern to adult, family, and youth literacy practitioners, as well as recommended resources, announcements, and teaching strategies. This issue includes: (1) LAC [Literacy Assistance Center] Hits the International Stage (Elyse Barbell); (2) RAENing [Regional Adult…
Descriptors: Nonprofit Organizations, Teaching Methods, Literacy Education, Adult Education
Bransford, John D., Ed.; Stipek, Deborah J., Ed.; Vye, Nancy J., Ed.; Gomez, Louis M., Ed.; Lam, Diana, Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2009
In this book, leading scholars in the field examine the available research on the use of evidence in education and provide suggestions for strengthening the research-to-practice pipeline. Critics within and outside the field of education often point out the absence of a strong reciprocal connection between research and practice. The emergence of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Improvement, Evidence, Research and Development
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Sanders, Donald P.; McCutcheon, Gail – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1986
Defines teaching as practical work carried out in a socially constructed, complex, and institutionalized setting and serving multiple purposes. Examines teaching practice in conjunction with school administrative structure and organizational policies. Discusses the nature and development of practical teaching theories, focusing on…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrative Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry
Bunda, Mary Anne, Ed. – Instructional Exchange, 1991
The six editions of this newsletter provide a forum for the sharing of research findings and instructional strategies by faculty of Western Michigan University on issues connected with critical thinking. Topics addressed include alternative program designs for critical thinking instruction, a philosophical exploration of what critical thinking is,…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Course Organization, Critical Thinking
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Page, Warren – American Mathematical Monthly, 1979
A summary-review strategy for use in mathematics classes is presented. Specific objectives attainable through use of this strategy are outlined and two procedures for using the small-group strategy are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Class Organization, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction
Grassman, Ruth – Educational Technology, 1974
A discussion of whether learning should be structured or open-ended. (HB)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Deduction, Induction, Learning Activities
Reigeluth, Charles M. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1979
Describes the elaboration model of instruction and the six major steps for implementing it. (JEG)
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Models, Organization, Task Analysis
Klink, William R. – 1994
In an attempt to aid telecourse faculty with various aspects of administering telecourses, Charles County Community College (CCCC), in La Plata, Maryland, has produced a manual designed to foster coherence in telecourse instruction. Introductory material explains that the manual is distributed on disk so that can be updated easily and discusses…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Class Organization, Community Colleges, Course Descriptions
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Stull, William A.; deAyora, Michael – Business Education Forum, 1981
Focuses on some ideas for improving the quality and applicability of instruction provided in the marketing and distributive education-related class. Discusses sources of instruction, instructional ideas for the related class, weekly job reports, and a suggested schedule for the related class. (CT)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Distributive Education, Instructional Improvement, Marketing
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Hartwell, Patrick – College English, 1979
Describes a method of teaching students how to make connections between sentences that they write or read. (DD)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Organization, Reading Skills, Sentences
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