This fastback distills the essential features of critical thinking, as identified by prominent specialists in the field, and presents them in a way that is immediately usable in the classroom. After presenting a definition of critical thinking, the fastback discusses the necessary elements of critical thinking--dispositions, criteria, argument,…

To improve the teaching of thinking skills, social studies teachers need to identify and select a few key skills on which to focus continuously throughout the K-12 social studies curricula. They also need to identify the attributes of these skills. A model skill description is included. (RM)

This paper maintains that the best approach to writing across the curriculum is one that focuses on thinking and writing strategies that cut across a number of subject areas. The paper describes some methods and classroom tested activities found to be successful in teaching students the complex thinking skills involved in making and supporting…

This publication provides a framework for the development of global education teaching skills, K-12. There are seven major sections. Section I very briefly describes the contents of the publication. Section II examines the need for global education. Discussed are forces creating the global age, global issues, major trends in the international…

This module presents a real-world context in which mathematics skills are used as part of a daily routine. The context is the medical laboratory technology field, and the module aims to help students develop the ability to use mathematics computations while performing tasks similar to those performed by a medical technologist. Materials in the…

This module presents a real-world context in which mathematics skills are used as part of a daily routine. The context is the radiological technology field, and the module aims to help students use ratios and exponents as part of real-life problem solving. Materials in the module, most of which are designed for the teacher to duplicate and…

This guide is a collection of practical ideas for teaching vocabulary and vocabulary development skills to learners of a second language. Most are contributed by teachers of English as a Second Language, but the activities may be appropriate for teaching other languages. Each idea is described briefly, with information given about appropriate…

These specifications are intended to provide interested educators with a set of guidelines for the development of competency-based instructional modules. In the first of two chapters "essential" definitions and module components are presented. "Module, competency statement, and general, terminal, and enabling objectives" are defined. Seven major…

Presents guidelines to appropriate keyboarding instruction in elementary schools. Topics addressed include whether keyboarding should be taught, where keyboarding fits within the curriculum, instruction time, instructional materials, equipment, furniture, teacher qualifications, teaching methods, student performance evaluation, and grading.…

The guide provides strategies for regular teachers to use with visually impaired (VI) students in the province of Alberta, Canada. After an introduction, definitions of terms such as "adventitiously blind" are presented. Next addressed are effects of visual impairment on cognitive development, emotional and social aspects, and…

Designed specifically for beginning college students enrolled in art appreciation and studio art courses, this validated visual literacy module will help students acquire verbal and visual skills necessary for viewing, comprehending, and valuing linear drawings. The module can also be used with high school students and adult learners. All…

This scope and sequence is intended to provide direction for Arizona's schools in developing citizenship education programs. The first part of the publication discusses the state's philosophy of citizenship education. Citizenship in its broadest definition is membership in a group; it is a condition of belonging. For citizenship to be observable…

This manual is intended for use in training a local career education program design group in the techniques involved in producing a program design document by giving group members step-by-step, hands-on experience. These materials, representing a one-and-one-half-day workshop consist of ten activities. Topics covered in the activities are an…

A K-12 social studies scope and sequence that is realistically possible to implement is presented. Contents include: mandate for citizenship education; definition and goals of social studies; an illustrative scope and sequence, providing specific grade level examples; examples of applications of democratic beliefs and values; and essential social…

This unit is part of a Mississippi program designed to provide exploratory experiences and training for handicapped students, to determine if these students are capable of further vocational training or are poor risks for further occupational training, and to train students for basal skill occupations. The materials included in this unit on sewing…