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Thousand, Jacqueline S., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This book offers practical guidelines for implementing cooperative-collaborative learning in the classroom. Included are research reviews, sample lesson plan formats, suggestions for peer coaching, and forms and materials that teachers may duplicate. The book's 17 chapters are divided into three sections on cooperative group learning; partner…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperation, Cooperative Learning
Hayes, Donald G.; Dockery, Linda B., Ed. – 1989
Ten model teaching units are offered for use with academically gifted students at elementary grade levels. The units are interdisciplinary, reflect a concern for basic skills, can be used in a variety of settings, and emphasize development of critical and creative thinking skills. "All in the Family," by Patricia Wofford, acquaints students with a…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Biology, Communication (Thought Transfer), Creative Thinking
Hayes, Donald G.; Dockery, Linda B., Ed. – 1989
This compendium of 10 curriculum resource units offers interdisciplinary activities to develop critical and creative thinking skills in gifted students. "Life Is Becoming: Can You Find the Way?" by Vicki Miller, uses American literature to help youth make the transition to adulthood. "Coming to America," by Deborah Cornwell,…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Aggression, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking
Hayes, Donald G.; Dockery, Linda B., Ed. – 1989
The book provides 13 model interdisciplinary teaching units for use with academically gifted students in grades four through nine. Each unit contains an introduction; objectives; introductory developmental culminating and evaluation activities; materials; and a bibliography. Topics of the teaching units include cemeteries, famous women, coastal…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Aviation Education, Creative Thinking, Creativity