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Fisher, Douglas; Frey, Nancy; Almarode, John – ASCD, 2020
Student learning communities (SLCs) are more than just a different way of doing group work. Like the professional learning communities they resemble, SLCs provide students with a structured way to solve problems, share insight, and help one another continually develop new skills and expertise. With the right planning and support, dynamic…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Cooperative Learning, Problem Solving, Skill Development
Hetland, Lois; Winner, Ellen; Veenema, Shirley; Sheridan, Kimberly M. – Teachers College Press, 2007
Many people believe that art education is important, but few can say exactly why. In this book, are the results of the first in-depth research on the "habits of mind" that are instilled by studying art--habits the authors argue that could have positive impacts on student learning across the curriculum. "Studio Thinking" provides art teachers with…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Formative Evaluation, Art Teachers, Art Education
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Steinbrink, John E. – Journal of Geography, 1983
The contemporary world is international in character, and students must develop a global perspective. Presents three different listing activities on global topics for upper elementary and intermediate students. Listing techniques develop the cognitive skills of fluency, flexibility, originality, and higher-order rule making. (CS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Geography Instruction, Global Approach
Fillmer, H. T.; Parkay, Forrest W. – 1990
Imagery has a significant role in cognitive development. Reading research has established the fact that good readers image spontaneously and that there is a high interrelationship between overall preference for a story, the amount of text-related imagery in the story, comprehension, and recall. Imagery researchers agree that everyone is capable of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Imagination, Instructional Innovation
Burroughs, Sara Chalmers – 1980
This book is designed to help teachers, assistants, and volunteers who work in day care centers, preschools, and kindergartens teach basic skills to young children (ages 3-6) when they are ready to acquire the skill. Separate sections are provided for each of 11 skill areas: (1) listening; (2) memory; (3) colors; (4) counting; (5) geometric…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education
Willis, Scott; And Others – Instructor, 1993
Presents descriptions of the most commonly taught thinking skills and information on how to present, model, and practice those skills in class. The guide also includes a quiz designed to help the teacher take advantage of everyday opportunities to promote thinking skills, and 10 critical thinking skills strategies. (GLR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education
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Fair, Jean; Kachaturoff, Grace – Social Studies, 1988
States that developing the ability to think is the primary goal of social studies education. Examines the renewed attention that is being focused on this skill. Reviews the inquiry method, questioning, and discussion as means of promoting thinking in the classroom. (GEA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Discussion, Elementary Secondary Education
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Langer, Judith A.; Applebee, Arthur N. – Educational Horizons, 1985
The authors suggest a broad range of writing activities for students in subject area classes, which will foster content learning as well as writing proficiency; a network of teachers skilled in developing curriculum materials based on writing; and expectations for writing in content area classes, such as mathematics, science, and social studies.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Content Area Writing, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials
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Peterson, Kenneth – Science and Children, 1979
Describes an activity center where students work independently on problem-solving tasks. Participants keep records of their work and share ideas of activities with the class. Includes a list of tasks for the activity center. (MA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Problem Solving
Christina, Robert W.; Corcos, Daniel M. – 1988
The purpose of this book is to help athletic coaches improve the way they teach sport skills. Section I covers the athletic coach's instructional responsibilities for a single season, and ways of adjusting teaching styles to the learning needs of athletes. Section II offers guidance in presenting sport skills and how to introduce, explain, and…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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Allen, Elizabeth Godwin; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1988
Describes the "ALERT" procedure, whereby teachers may combine the language experience approach with the use of radio, television, newspaper, and magazine advertisements in a strategy that is useful for developing critical thinking skills, even in very young students. (ARH)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education
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Proefriedt, William A. – Clearing House, 1985
Discusses the "Philosophy for Children" program developed by Matthew Lipman and Ann Margaret Sharp of the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children at Montclair State College in New Jersey. Explains how the teaching of philosophy can also be incorporated into the teacher education curriculum. (FL)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education
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Mass, Leslie Noyes – Reading Teacher, 1982
Argues that concepts of literacy develop gradually and that in a natural language environment, saturated with good stories, meaningful conversation, and abundant writing materials, the process can begin even before a child goes to school. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Early Reading, Parent Role
Weisenbach, E. Lynne – 1987
Numerous comprehension strategies can be used successfully with both children's literature and a basal reading series to help children focus on written text during reading. One of the most important techniques is developing background knowledge prior to reading--the overall purpose of which is to help readers relate their existing schemata to the…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education
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Artley, A. Sterl – Language Arts, 1980
Deplores the preoccupation with isolated skill teaching among reading teachers. Calls for reading competencies to be taught in the context of reading that has meaning, interest, and significance for the reader, and stresses the importance of instruction in the thinking strategies that contribute to mature reading. (ET)
Descriptors: Accountability, Cognitive Development, Educational Needs, Educational Practices
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