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…

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…

Presents a nine-step program for reviving a school's teaching of writing, including gaining faculty participation, compiling a bibliography, getting participants' descriptions of effective methods of teaching writing, and having participants present workshops built on doing, looking at, and learning from their teaching methods. Provides a…

A workshop for primary teachers demonstrated the effectiveness of the language experience approach with bilingual students. (DD)

Reports on a training class for teachers in which the technique of using learning centers was used to help them learn a body of material. Points out the importance of demonstrating an idea rather than merely talking about it. (TJ)

Ninety-four teachers from various subject fields and grade levels participated in a three-week summer session at Lincoln Center Institute in New York City to learn ways of making art and the aesthetic experience a part of the general educational system. (BM)

Reports results of a study which focused on the techniques used and the time devoted to teaching about human genetics and biosocial concerns by teachers who participated in National Science Foundation workshops at Ball State University. Participants incorporated human topics and used outside speakers more than the control group. (ML)

Interviews Jan Turbull about her work with writing teachers in the St. George Writing Project in Australia. (HTH)

This professional development guide focuses on teaching secondary students effective communication skills in both professional and social situations. Information in the guide will assist the teacher in determining the students' understanding of the communication process and build on this understanding by providing the communication skills needed…

Describes five workshops designed to introduce content-area teachers to the theory and practice of writing across the curriculum. (MKM)

Notes the differences between language for learning and language for informing, pointing out that the latter is overemphasized by teachers. Proposes the increased use of expressive writing in all disciplines. Offers suggestions about staff preparation for using writing more effectively in all disciplines. (RL)

This guide is designed to provide an overview of vocabulary development and to focus on ways that enhance secondary vocabulary instruction. It includes strategies for teaching vocabulary and for integrating vocabulary into a lesson. It includes specific instructional strategies for teaching vocabulary skills based on the Texas Essential Knowledge…

This article describes how to identify implicit theories of teaching and learning through a workshop which creates an open, reciprocal climate that enhances self-knowledge and knowledge of others and facilitates communication. (CJ)

Presents a four-credit summer workshop offered by the University of Utah as a model for teachers who wish to plan a workshop or course for other teachers. Describes the five major components of the program: problem solving, science content, science stuff, teaching strategies, and demonstrations. (JRH)

Developed for distribution at a workshop on teaching excellence, this collection of materials offers various perspectives on the characteristics and instructional methods of effective teachers. The collection includes: (1) brief summaries of five videotapes illustrating the use of examples, role playing, simulation, humorous lectures, and…