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Translingual Partners in Early Childhood Elementary-Education: Pedagogies on Linguistic and Cognitive Engagement. Critical Studies of Latinxs in the Americas
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Arreguín-Anderson, María Guadalupe; Alanís, Iliana – Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2019
This book takes the reader through a journey into the practical and theoretical aspects of partner-based learning in bilingual early childhood environments. The authors begin by presenting compelling arguments for the significance of this approach noting the parallels between partner-based collaborative learning and developmentally appropriate…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, Cooperative Learning, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1. Guidance Report
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Clark, Amy; Henderson, Peter; Gifford, Sue – Education Endowment Foundation, 2020
"Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1" reviews the best available evidence to offer five recommendations for developing the maths skills of 3-7-year olds. Recommendations include integrating maths into different activities throughout the day -- for example, at registration and snack time -- to familiarise children…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Teaching Methods
Millennials in College: How Do We Motivate Them?
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McGlynn, Angela Provitera – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2008
In academia, there is much discussion about "millennial" students--those born between 1982 and 2002. Although there is a mix of students in college classes, particularly at community colleges, the influx of millennials is notable in terms of their sheer numbers. This year will see the largest high school graduation class ever--even…
Descriptors: High School Graduates, College Programs, Teaching Methods, Learning Motivation
Mathematics and the Learning Cycle: How the Brain Works as It Learns Mathematics
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Zambo, Ronald; Zambo, Debby – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2007
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) poses constructivist ideas in its "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" (2000). NCTM supports mathematics instruction that takes a developmental perspective; starts and builds on what children know; and leads children to construct relational understanding, problem-solving…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Learning Processes, Brain, Mathematics Teachers
Young Children's Developing Understanding of Geometric Shapes.
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Hannibal, Mary Anne – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1999
Presents research findings and suggestions on how children learn to categorize shapes. Discusses specific ways to present developmentally appropriate activities designed to enhance children's understanding of basic shapes. Contains 12 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Connecting Content, Teaching, and Learning. A Supplement to the Creative Curriculum[R] for Early Childhood, 3rd Edition.
Dodge, Diane Trister; Colker, Laura J.; Heroman, Cate – 2000
The Creative Curriculum for early childhood education is a teaching framework that addresses children's emotional, cognitive, and physical development. This supplement to the Creative Curriculum is designed to enhance teachers' effectiveness in understanding how content is linked to teaching and learning in a developmentally appropriate curriculum…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Guides, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Beyond Separate Subjects: Integrative Learning at the Middle Level.
Siu-Runyan, Yvonne, Ed.; Faircloth, Victoria, Ed. – 1995
Using reading and writing to learn, inquire, construct, and examine ideas across the curriculum is central to an integrated curriculum. Too many middle school students do not view writing as a communication process that permeates the curriculum, nor reading as an active, constructivist process whereby various perspectives can be examined and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adolescent Development, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices