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Linder, Sandra M., Ed.; Lee, Cindy M., Ed.; Stefl, Shannon K., Ed.; High, Karen A., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2023
Faculty in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines face intensifying pressures in the 21st century, including multiple roles as educator, researcher, and entrepreneur. In addition to continuously increasing teaching and service expectations, faculty are engaged in substantive research that requires securing…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Teacher Role, Faculty Development, College Faculty
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Floden, Robert, Ed.; Stephens, Amy, Ed.; Scherer, Layne, Ed. – National Academies Press, 2020
Teachers play a critical role in the success of their students, both academically and in regard to long term outcomes such as higher education participation and economic attainment. Expectations for teachers are increasing due to changing learning standards and a rapidly diversifying student population. At the same time, there are perceptions that…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Educational Change, Standards, Teacher Education Programs
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Chang, Maiga, Ed.; Popescu, Elvira, Ed.; Kinshuk, Ed.; Chen, Nian-Shing, Ed.; Jemni, Mohamed, Ed.; Huang, Ronghuai, Ed.; Spector, J. Michael, Ed.; Sampson, Demetrios G., Ed. – Lecture Notes in Educational Technology, 2019
This book focuses on the interplay between pedagogy and technology, and their fusion for the advancement of smart learning environments. It discusses various components of this interplay, including learning and assessment paradigms, social factors and policies, emerging technologies, innovative application of mature technologies, transformation of…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning
Whitehead, N. J.; Hendry, L. B. – 1976
This book brings together two approaches to the study of physical education in England: (1) a descriptive analysis of the existing physical education curriculum in schools and colleges; and (2) an examination of research evidence concerning the behavior of the physical education teacher. The two approaches are brought together in a short…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, History
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Hoyt, Kenneth – 1976
The set of papers included in this monograph is intended to provide a conceptual framework for viewing examples of actual implementation of career education in the classroom. These papers emphasize the key importance of the classroom teacher to the career education effort. Characteristics of today's "good" teacher are discussed in the first paper…
Descriptors: Career Education, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Karnes, Merle B., Ed. – 1983
Nine author-contributed papers focus on the needs of preschool gifted and talented children. M. Karnes presents "The Challenge" of educating this population, reviews characteristics of gifted/talented children, and offers guidelines for developing programs for students, including gifted minority and gifted handicapped children. A variety of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Gifted
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. – 1982
This report presents a synthesis of studies on the present situation and emerging policies of the Inservice Education and Training of Teachers (INSET) Project, developed collaboratively by members of the Organisations for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The project achieved a broad dissemination of national practices and experience,…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Individual Needs
Byrd, Patricia, Ed.; Nelson, Gayle, Ed. – Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), 2003
This third volume looks at ways that seasoned professionals continue to develop throughout their careers. The text includes descriptive accounts of professionals seeking to enhance their careers while remaining inspired to continue to develop professionally. This volume reveals how personal and professional lives are entwined. It proves that TESOL…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Communities of Practice, Language Teachers
Stayton, Vicki D., Ed.; Miller, Patricia S., Ed.; Dinnebeil, Laurie A., Ed. – 2003
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has developed recommended practices for the ECSE field in the area of personnel preparation. This book provides guidance to higher education faculty and professional development specialists on how these recommended practices can be implemented in preservice and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Check Lists, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities