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Dummer, Gail M.; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
An integrated preschool physical education curriculum to serve children with and without disabilities is detailed, including the five-step curriculum development process, the developmental and functional characteristics of the curriculum, and facilitation of social integration. A table lists the curriculum's goals and objectives. (DB)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Mainstreaming
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Glakas, Barbara A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1991
Through cooperative games and play, children learn to share, empathize with others' feelings, and get along better. The article makes suggestions to physical educators on how to design games to teach students cooperative behaviors and how to incorporate them into class, noting four important game-design principles. (SM)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Curriculum Development, Educational Games, Elementary Education
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Romaneck, Greg M.; Kuehl, Robert – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1992
The provision of adequate sex education to students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and mild mental disabilities should be a part of a general education effort to acclimatize them to full social integration. This paper discusses teaching strategies, issues in developing a sex education curriculum, and personal traits of successful…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
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Boyle-Baise, Marilynne – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Attempts to broaden the theoretical base and practical applications of multicultural education by examining the contributions of European American educators to the process. Advocates members of the dominant culture using their own lives as starting points for studying how that culture is maintained. (MJP)
Descriptors: Activism, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Mock, Karen R. – 1981
In order to place multiculturalism at the center of early childhood curriculum and practices in Canadian schools, relevant materials must be developed and teachers must be trained to teach in a multicultural society. The rationale for multicultural education at the early childhood level is found in principles of child development in terms of what…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Exchange
Block, Martin E. – 2000
This text provides principles and practical applications to facilitate the inclusion of student with disabilities in general physical education classes. Chapter 1 identifies characteristics of a quality physical education program. Chapter 2 reviews the history of inclusion and defines key characteristics of inclusion. Chapter 3 is on collaborative…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adapted Physical Education, Aquatic Sports, Athletics
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Singh, Garbutcheon – International Journal of Social Education, 1995
Urges a reframing of the social sciences curriculum in terms of the socioeconomic interests of the disadvantaged. Proposes a curriculum specifically designed to expose the ideological and political advantages enjoyed by the dominant culture. Includes specific activities to promote empowerment among the disadvantaged. (MJP)
Descriptors: Activism, Critical Theory, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Strip, Carol A. – 2001
Intended for parents of gifted children, this book, in Spanish, stresses the importance of positive relationships between parents and teachers as they work to meet children's academic, emotional, and social needs. Individual chapters address the following topics: (1) parenting the gifted child as a wild roller coaster ride; (2) determining whether…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Child Rearing, Curriculum Development
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Smith, Barbara Veale – Religious Education, 1996
Outlines a series of components deemed essential for interfaith dialog and education: (1) productive interfaith education cannot occur in isolation; (2) interfaith education strengthens the separate faiths; and (3) these efforts should be initiated at an earlier age. Briefly addresses problems concerning curricula in religious institutions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Catholics, Christianity, Cultural Interrelationships, Curriculum Development
Udvari-Solner, Alice – 1992
This manual offers definitions, techniques, and strategies to generate curricular adaptations to meet the needs of students with a range of intellectual abilities, and thereby increase the practice of inclusive schooling in which all children learn together and multiplicity of learning styles is valued. First, an in-depth definition of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Definitions
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Grelle, Bruce; Metzger, Devon – Social Education, 1996
Asserts that the parameters and objectives of citizenship education should be expanded to incorporate multicultural perspectives. Criticizes traditional citizenship education for promoting limited objectives reflecting the status quo. Maintains that changing demographics and an emphasis on critical thinking necessitate a broader curriculum. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Stainback, Susan, Ed.; Stainback, William, Ed. – 1996
This book discusses the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and describes strategies that enhance the social success and educational achievement for all students. Section 1 provides an introduction to inclusion and contains the following chapters: "Rationale for Inclusive Schooling" (Anastasios Karagiannis and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Communication, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
Block, Martin E. – 1994
This guide provides guidance on the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular physical education classes. Section 1 comprises three chapters which focus on philosophy, beliefs, and attitudes in relation to physical education, inclusion, and team assessment and programming. The development of a collaborative Physical Education Inclusion…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Age Differences, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques
Ploumis-Devick, Evelyn; Follman, Joseph – 1995
The purpose of this publication is to provide educators with useful information on and examples of how teachers and students can better communicate and learn in today's culturally diverse classrooms. Educators are offered background information and resources for increasing sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of students of different…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness