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Ellis, Thomas I. – Research Roundup, 1988
This pamphlet reviews five reports that highlight an emerging consensus among researchers about the value of systematically incorporating cognitive instruction into the elementary school curriculum. First is a comprehensive framework by Robert J. Marzano and C. L. Hutchins for an integrated approach to thinking skills that has been developed and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking
Englert, Carol Sue; And Others – PRISE Reporter, 1986
This newsletter issue concentrates on the topic of teaching written language skills to mildly handicapped elementary and secondary students, with emphasis on the communicative function of writing. The feature article discusses expository writing instruction, describing essential elements of the expository writing process and characteristics of…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Expository Writing
Roueche, Suanne D., Ed. – Innovation Abstracts, 1997
The 52 abstracts in these 29 serial issues describe innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Sample topics include a checklist for conference presenters, plan to retain students, faculty home page, improvements in writing instruction, cooperative learning, support for high risk students, competitive colleges and the…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Community Colleges
Roueche, Suanne D., Ed. – Innovation Abstracts, 1992
This series of 30 one- to two-page abstracts covering 1992 highlights a variety of innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Topics covered in the abstracts include: (1) faculty recognition and orientation; (2) the Amado M. Pena, Jr., Scholarship Program; (3) innovative teaching techniques, with individual abstracts…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Faculty Development
Roueche, Suanne D., Ed. – Innovation Abstracts, 1991
This series of one- to two-page abstracts highlights a variety of innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Topics covered in the abstracts include: (1) internationalizing the curriculum through focused interaction; (2) improving the small group approach to learning; (3) writing across the curriculum with early essay…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Faculty Development
Reagan, Sally, Ed. – Iowa English Bulletin, 1987
Providing a mix of theoretical and practical suggestions, the articles in this focused journal issue present strategies for teaching various aspects of creative writing. The articles included and their authors are as follows: (1) "What Are We Up To?" (K. Stein); (2) "And Now a Word from Molly and Ned" (M. Martone); (3) "Student Fiction Writers and…
Descriptors: Characterization, Creative Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
Roueche, Suanne D., Ed. – Innovation Abstracts, 1996
The 29 abstracts in this volume describe innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Topics covered include the following: (1) strategies for providing management training to faculty and staff; (2) activities to help developmental mathematics students overcome obstacles to success in mathematics; (3) incorporating…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Community Colleges
TESOL Newsletter, 1985
The 1985 volume of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) newsletter includes articles on the role of grammar in language teaching; teaching English in Spanish schools; software for English as a second language (ESL); ESL teacher employment overseas; reading in English for special purposes; ESL techniques for…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Courseware, English (Second Language)
Roueche, Suanne D., Ed. – Innovation Abstracts, 1995
The abstracts in this volume describe innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Topics covered include: (1) the use of message mapping for speaking and writing instruction; (2) group projects and portfolios as evaluation tools; (3) helping students become strategic learners; (4) using writing assignments to ensure…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Community Colleges
Melanges Pedagogiques, 1987
The 1986/87 issue of the journal on second language teaching and learning contains seven articles in French and four in English, including: "Learning How To Learn English"; "Socrate est-il un chat? Pratiquer le syllogisme pour apprendre a argumenter (Is Socrates a Cat? Practicing Syllogisms To Learn To Argue)"; "La production orale en francais des…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Traits, English (Second Language), French
Roueche, Suanne D., Ed. – Innovation Abstracts, 1994
This volume of 30 one- to two-page abstracts highlights a variety of innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Topics covered in the abstracts include: (1) music in the biology classroom; (2) pairing English as a second language and freshman composition students in writing activities; (3) moot court exercises in…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Community Colleges
Roueche, Suanne D., Ed. – Innovation Abstracts, 1993
This volume of 30 one- to two-page abstracts from 1993 highlights a variety of innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Topics covered in the abstracts include: (1) role-playing to encourage critical thinking; (2) team learning techniques to cultivate business skills; (3) librarian-instructor partnerships to create…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Community Colleges
Bratcher, Suzanne, Ed. – Arizona English Bulletin, 1987
Intended to provide language arts teachers with practical ideas to help students become better writers, this focused journal issue addresses writing instruction at all levels, from elementary school through college. The titles of the articles and their authors are as follows: (1) "Intuitive Writing" (J. Hise); (2) "Tutoring the…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education