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Trombley, William H., Ed.; Sallo, Todd, Ed. – National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 2012
In the first decade of the 21st century, the nation, the states, and colleges and universities began to grapple with the challenges of globalization, changing demography, the implications of the digital era, and of a less expansive public sector. Although not a transformative period for higher education, the decade saw significant innovations in…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Public Colleges, Private Colleges, Community Colleges
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Fortner, Rosanne W.; Teates, Thomas G. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1980
The Survey of Oceanic Attitudes and Knowledge (SOAK) was conducted to determine levels of marine awareness and participation in marine-related activities among 10th graders in Virginia. Major finding was a fairly low level of knowledge, varying with area of interest and respondent's sex, race, and place of residence. (BW)
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Environmental Education
Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, Charlottesville. – 1987
A compilation of diverse lesson plans, project ideas, and resources for teaching the United States Constitution to junior high and senior high school students is presented. The document contains seven sections: (1) Teaching the Constitution: An Interdisciplinary Approach; (2) A Sampling of New Books on the Constitution; (3) Films and Videotapes;…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Democratic Values
Virginia State Dept. of Waste Management, Richmond. Div. of Litter & Recycling. – 1989
Given the growing interest in the environment and the mounting crisis in solid waste management, many secondary teachers have been seeking curriculum materials which can help them address these issues with their classes. This document is a collection of 12 multidisciplinary activities which are offered to assist in the education of these students.…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Activities
Meehan, Merrill L.; Cowley, Kimberly S.; Burns, Rebecca C. – 2000
The Interdisciplinary Teamed Instruction (ITI) project investigated the effects of interdisciplinary, teamed instruction on secondary school teaching and learning. It examined the effectiveness of a professional development model that facilitated the development, implementation, and evaluation of ITI. Through summer institutes and onsite…
Descriptors: Action Research, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education
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Burns, Rebecca C. – 1994
This report documents a 2-year research and development project aimed at determining the effects of interdisciplinary teamed instruction (ITI) on teaching and learning. The study also sought to validate the effectiveness of a professional development model that would facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of ITI. Through summer…
Descriptors: Action Research, Curriculum Development, Educational Benefits, Educational Change
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Lewis, Helen M. – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Recounts the experience of researching community history in Ivanhoe, Virginia, between 1987 and 1990. The Ivanhoe History Project involved community members in collecting photographs, memorabilia, and oral histories of their town. Subsequent published volumes won the W. D. Weatherford Award and inspired a quilt exhibit and a theatrical production.…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Support, Exhibits, Family History