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Deysher, Susan – Reading Online, 2003
Contends that the Media Literacy Clearinghouse is a rich resource for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers interested in incorporating media literacy into their teaching. Explains that its initial intent was to support an initiative to teach students media literacy skills in conjunction with learning about health-related risks for young…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gender Issues, Health Education, Media Literacy
Howes, Elaine V. – 2002
This book aims to show readers the results that can occur in secondary science classrooms when students' interest and curiosity about science are brought firmly to the center of the curriculum. In particular, the book demonstrates how girls can become more interested in learning science when such topics as pregnancy, childbirth, or sexism in…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Gender Issues, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction
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Bundy, Penny – Research in Drama Education, 2000
Discusses theories of aggression and questions commonly held assumptions regarding the link between violence and anger. Examines the link between strategies drama educators use and those utilized by counselors and psychologists. Considers whether the potential of drama-based programs might lie in the impact of shared engagement in the dramatic…
Descriptors: Anger, Attitude Change, Audience Response, Behavior Change
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Martin, Amy Ward – Writing On the Edge, 2001
Considers whether gender is significant in determining teachers' versions of critical pedagogy. Contends that in the academy, women have not had much of a choice but to be adversarial, particularly in the "feminized" field of composition and rhetoric. Concludes that by confronting students as equals rather than adversaries, educators open…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Critical Pedagogy, Gender Issues, Higher Education
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Okazaki, Sumie – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 1998
Presents a set of pedagogical approaches and suggested topics and materials for teaching gender issues in Asian-American psychology. Central issues are discussed under categories of gender roles, gender stereotypes, and gender differences. (SLD)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Course Content, Gender Issues, Higher Education
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Boling, Kimberly B.; Larson, Carol Novillis – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Describes a successful mother/daughter math club started by a third grade teacher which is designed to help participants increase positive feelings about mathematics; further develop problem-solving skills, especially involving construction and spatial visualization tasks; and become familiar with women's contributions to the world of mathematics.…
Descriptors: Clubs, Elementary Education, Extracurricular Activities, Gender Issues
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Versey, Jenny – School Science Review, 1990
Recommended are positive steps teachers can take to enhance access and motivation for students. Stressed is the idea that paying attention to the needs of girls as individuals with differing interests and expectations, and valuing their contributions should enhance instruction for all students. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Palloff, Rena M.; Pratt, Keith – 2003
This book provides information for online educators working with students in higher education and training settings. It offers an overview of the key issues of learning online and a guide to working with online students. There are 11 chapters in two parts. Part 1, "A Profile of the Virtual Students," includes: (1) "Who is the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Differences
Evertson, Carolyn M., Ed.; Weinstein, Carol S., Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2006
Classroom management is a topic of enduring concern for teachers, administrators, and the public. It consistently ranks as the first or second most serious educational problem in the eyes of the general public, and beginning teachers consistently rank it as their most pressing concern during their early teaching years. Management problems continue…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Research, Classroom Communication, Critical Theory