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Shermis, S. Samuel – 1999
This digest concerns itself with the origin of reflective thought, the application of theories about reflective thought to classrooms, conflicts and issues, and a synthesis of the essential ideas. Sections of the Digest address origin of the idea of reflective thought, definitions of reflective thinking, questioning strategies, how to generate…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Haury, David L. – 1993
From a science perspective, inquiry-oriented instruction engages students in the investigative nature of science. Inquiry involves activity and skills, but the focus is on the active search for knowledge or understanding to satisfy a curiosity. This digest further describes the distinguishing features of inquiry-oriented science instruction and…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Cornejo, Ricardo J.; And Others – 1983
Intended to provide practical information pertaining to methods and techniques for speech elicitation and production, the monograph offers specific methods and techniques to elicit spontaneous speech in bilingual students. Chapter 1, "Traditional Methodologies for Language Production and Recording," presents an overview of studies using…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Communication Research, Communicative Competence (Languages), Dialogs (Language)
Eckard, Ronald D.; Kearny, Mary Ann – 1981
A major goal of ESL education is to teach students how to speak English well enough to converse spontaneously and naturally with native speakers. Discourse analysis provides an understanding of those skills second language learners need to acquire to converse with native speakers and an understanding of how these skills may most beneficially be…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Class Activities, Dialogs (Language), Discourse Analysis