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Benedict-Chambers, Amanda; Fortner, Terra – Science and Children, 2019
Effective teachers understand the importance of asking the right kind of questions to facilitate the learning of all their students. By learning what questions to ask and when, teachers can engage their students in instruction that aligns to the vision of the "Next Generation Science Standards" (Benedict-Chambers et al. 2017; NGSS Lead…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Science Instruction, Equipment, Electronics
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Lee, Eun Ju; Cite, Suleyman; Hanuscin, Deborah – Science and Children, 2014
Many teachers have developed "tried and true" lessons that they look forward to teaching-- mystery powders is one that these authors like. Originally part of the Elementary Science Study curricula in the 1960s, there are now many different versions of this well-known activity in which students examine physical and chemical properties of…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Persuasive Discourse, Elementary School Science
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Akcay, Behiye B. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2013
A class activity has been designed to help fourth grade students to identify basic insect features as a means of promoting student creativity while making an imaginary insect model. The 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend [or Elaborate], and Evaluate) learning cycle teaching model is used. The 5Es approach allows students to work in small…
Descriptors: Entomology, Learning Processes, Creativity, Grade 4
Sarno, Una McGinley – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2011
The EPILLAW Paradigm is a practical method for developing writing skills. It consists of an original nine-level taxonomy and sequential methodology of listening, speaking, writing and reading. In this method, the development of writing precedes the development of reading. The work consists of two books. In the introductory book, the author…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Teaching Models, Praxis, Writing Skills
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Pieczura, Michelle Elaine – Science and Children, 2009
As argumentation is weaved into classroom lessons, students know what to ask, how to analyze the given information before forming a conclusion, and are able to support their reasoning with solid evidence. They will hold firm to their conclusions until proven wrong. Whether it's a discussion about whether air is matter or how speed and friction are…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Inquiry, Questioning Techniques, Persuasive Discourse
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Kletzien, Sharon B. – Reading Teacher, 2009
Paraphrasing, somewhat different from retelling and summarizing, helps students monitor their understanding and incorporate new knowledge with what they already know about a topic. Paraphrasing helps students realize that comprehension is the goal of reading.
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Supplementary Reading Materials, Grade 5, Grade 3
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Ogle, Donna – Knowledge Quest, 2009
The teaching profession has come a long way in developing frameworks that encourage and structure student inquiry. This article features the KWL (We Know, We Want to Know, We Learned/Still want to learn) framework that the author has developed for over 20 years, as a graphic organizer tool to encourage inquiry and student questioning. This…
Descriptors: Teacher Educators, Questioning Techniques, Instructional Materials, Teaching Models
Franklin-Rohr, Cheryl – Understanding Our Gifted, 2006
Secondary schools are not meeting the needs of students, and the call has gone out for reform. The application of rigor, relevance, and relationships is a current model of instruction. One teacher can make a difference to a twice exceptional student who is struggling. They must create classroom environments that welcome diversity, not just in…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Secondary Education, Teaching Models