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Wagner, Manuela, Ed.; Perugini, Dorie Conlon, Ed.; Byram, Michael, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2017
This ground-breaking book is the first to describe in detail how teachers, supported by university educators and education advisers, might plan and implement innovative ideas based on sound theoretical foundations. Focusing on the teaching and learning of intercultural communicative competence in foreign language classrooms in the USA, the authors…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Intercultural Communication, Communicative Competence (Languages), Second Language Instruction
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Guidry, Brandi N.; Totaro, Michael W. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2011
A challenge faced by many instructors of systems analysis and design courses is the selection or development of projects that provide challenging, yet suitable, learning experiences for the students. Employing a system development project case in undergraduate MIS courses offers students a multitude of opportunities to experientially examine…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Experiential Learning, Reference Materials, Group Activities
Klass, Steve – 2002
How have "monsters" been viewed in society, what purpose do they serve, and why are they necessary? In this language-arts-based curriculum unit for grades 9-12, students explore the ways "monsters" are depicted in literature, music, and drama. According to the unit, students will: define what a monster is; read the classic…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Context, High Schools
McElmeel, Sharron L. – 1997
This guide provides lessons for teaching primary research skills to elementary and middle school students. The lessons introduce basic research processes, emphasizing the use of primary sources and direct observation. A six-step process is described that applies to all grade levels. Examples are provided to help the teacher or media specialist…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy
Topolovac, Eleanore R.; And Others – 1982
Developed for teachers of elementary and junior high school students, the "Literature at Home" program is designed to stimulate recreational reading and to enrich the regular classroom reading curriculum. Lesson plans include synopses, vocabulary lists, short-answer questions, activities (including many writing activities), and projects…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Childrens Literature, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education
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Kopecky, Frank – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Outlines instructions for conducting a student forum addressing the relevance and appropriateness of character education. Five students agree to portray fictional members of the panel (teacher, minister, single parent). The rest of the class researches the issue and asks questions. (MJP)
Descriptors: American Dream, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics