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Sinclair, Robert L., Ed.; And Others – 1980
Three papers from the 1980 American Educational Research Association Conference, with an introduction and afterword, examine the evidence, possibilities, and problems for parental involvement in curriculum decision-making. The introduction, by Ralph Tyler, places parental involvement in education in its historical context, summarizes the three…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education
Tannen, Deborah, Ed.; Alatis, James E., Ed. – 2001
This book contains papers from the 2001 Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics, "Linguistics, Language, and the Real World: Discourse and Beyond." Papers include: "Introduction" (Deborah Tannen); "A Brief History of the Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics" (James E.…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Audiences, Compliance (Psychology), Curriculum Development
Katz, Lilian G., Ed.; And Others – 1980
This third volume of Current Topics in Early Childhood Education brings together the work of contributers from five nations--Australia, England, Ireland, West Germany, and the United States--and discusses a variety of issues of interest to researchers and practitioners in early childhood education. The volume deals with the following issues: a…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Development, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Quisenberry, James D., Ed.; And Others – 1991
This anthology is the second volume of selected articles from the periodical Childhood Education. It includes 82 articles from 1964 to 1985 that represent many aspects of the child and the child's developmental environment. Articles by leaders in the field of childhood education, spokespersons in related fields, and teachers and parents are…
Descriptors: Child Development, Community Involvement, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development
Berres, Michael S., Ed.; And Others – 1996
This book discusses the inclusion of children with disabilities in general education settings and provides accounts of successful inclusive school communities. A prologue by Michael S. Berres is titled "All Children, All Schools." Chapter 1, "Is It Inclusion Yet? Bursting the Bubbles" (Dianne L. Ferguson), reviews the status of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College School Cooperation, Community Involvement, Curriculum Design
Klugman, Edgar, Ed. – 1995
In 1992, the U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF), in conjunction with Wheelock College (Boston), sponsored its second workshop on children's play, entitled "Play and Cognitive Ability: The Cultural Context." This volume reflects the presentations and discussions held at the workshop, offering perspectives on children's play…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development
Reyhner, Jon, Ed. – 1986
Ideas about resources and methods especially appropriate for Indian students are presented in this book of 19 chapters by 17 authors. The bulk of the material is addressed to non-Native teachers, and teaching methods do not require knowledge of a Native American language. The opening chapter lays out evidence of the need for improving Native…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Literature, American Indians