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Thomas, Ruth G., Ed. – 1987
This publication shares current thinking, research, and practice in the area of higher order thinking skills with home economics educators, including teachers, supervisors, and teacher educators. The first three articles provide general discussions of thinking skills. They are "Introduction" (Ruth Pestle); "Can Higher Order Thinking…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Home Economics, Problem Solving
Connolly, Paul, Ed.; Vilardi, Teresa, Ed. – 1989
The emphasis on writing in the teaching of mathematics and science can empower teachers to reach all sectors of the pupil population. The use of ordinary language can help break the cultural barriers that have prevented minorities and women from achieving well in proportionate numbers in these fields. This volume focuses on pedagogical issues of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Mathematics, College Science, Content Area Writing
Direct linkDarling-Hammond, Linda, Ed.; Bransford, John, Ed. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2005
Based on rapid advances in what is known about how people learn and how to teach effectively, this important book examines the core concepts and central pedagogies that should be at the heart of any teacher education program. Stemming from the results of a commission sponsored by the National Academy of Education, Preparing Teachers for a Changing…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Curriculum, Teaching Methods, Learning Theories, Educational Technology
Assiter, Alison, Ed. – 1995
The 16 essays in this book discuss transferable skills in higher education drawing on the experience and information gained from two projects based in England, the Enterprise in Higher Education (EHE), initiated in 1989; and the Royal Society of Arts Education for Capability Initiative, instituted in 1991. Section 1 contains essays on transferable…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Business Administration Education, Chemistry, Cognitive Development
