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Erickson, H. Lynn; Lanning, Lois A.; French, Rachel – Corwin, 2017
Knowing the facts is not enough. If we want students to develop intellectually, creatively problem-solve, and grapple with complexity, the key is in "conceptual understanding." A Concept-Based curriculum recaptures students' innate curiosity about the world and provides the thrilling feeling of engaging one's mind. This updated edition…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Skill Development, Concept Formation, Problem Solving
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Barab, Sasha A.; Hay, Kenneth E.; Duffy, Thomas M – TechTrends, 1998
Educators are adopting learner-centered instruction in which students, facilitated by technology, collaborate with peers and engage in problem solving and inquiry. This article discusses ways to use technology in authentic learner inquiry as an information resource, content contextualizer, communication tool, construction kit, and…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Educational Environment, Educational Technology
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for first grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, first grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Grade 1, Inquiry, Physical Sciences
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for kindergarten students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, kindergarten benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Inquiry, Kindergarten
Schainker, Stanley A.; Nelson, Linda – 1990
Six strategies for using reflective narratives to promote the professional development of school leaders are briefly described in this paper, which is designed to accompany "School Leadership: Reflections on Practice by California's Instructional Leaders." Narratives are characterized by subjective perceptions that are shaped by personal…
Descriptors: Administrators, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry
Strong, Richard W.; Silver, Harvey F.; Perini, Matthew J. – 2001
This book offers four standards designed to help students meet the various standards dictated by states, regions, and districts. The book is divided into four sections, one for each of the four standards: rigor, thought, diversity, and authenticity. Each section contains three chapters. The first chapter in each section introduces the standard and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Curriculum Development, Diversity (Student)
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for second grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, second grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Grade 2, Inquiry
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for third grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, third grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Grade 3, Inquiry
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for fourth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, fourth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Grade 4, Inquiry
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for fifth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, fifth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Grade 5, Inquiry
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for sixth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, sixth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Grade 6, Inquiry
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for seventh grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, seventh grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Grade 7, Inquiry
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 2002
This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for eighth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, eighth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Earth Science, Grade 8, Inquiry
Harrington, LaDawna – Linworth, 2006
Using this inquiry-based process allows the teacher and librarian to assign mystery topics to individual students so they can conduct independent research on high-interest subjects. The book provides the tools and strategies teachers and librarians need to help students think and rethink methods of gathering and organizing information to solve…
Descriptors: Student Research, Inquiry, Middle School Students, Problem Solving
Gibbons, Maurice – 2002
This publication offers teachers and principals a program for customizing schooling to individual students' learning needs and motivating them to take increased responsibility for deciding what and how to learn. It presents a comprehensive framework for introducing self-directed learning (SDL) approaches in the classroom. Nine chapters include:…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Study
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