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Carmen, Florence W. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1983
Discusses the importance of having a good instructional setting and selecting appropriate materials for adult students. Includes annotated bibliographies for teachers and students. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Instructional Materials, Literacy Education, Media Selection
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Marzola, Eileen S. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1987
Guidelines for teachers to better use manipulatives in the teaching of mathematics to learning disabled learners are offered including a rationale for manipulatives, selection crteria, principles underlying productive use of manipulatives, and making the transition from the concrete to the symbolic. Suggested materials and distributors are listed.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Disabilities, Manipulative Materials
Baum, Robert; And Others – Learning, 1990
This article briefly describes 10 well-regarded thinking skills programs, categorized as either infused programs, which are integrated into the established curriculum, or separate programs devoted to teaching skills. A program buyers checklist is provided. Additionally, a resource list is given which includes other notable programs, competitions,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Instructional Materials
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Schrier, Leslie L.; Fast, Michael G. – Hispania, 1992
A research project is described that attempted to define current material needs in foreign language in elementary schools programs and to determine whether current software already developed for computer-assisted language learning could augment classroom instruction. A list of software available for elementary schools is appended. (12 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials
Andrews, Jean F.; And Others – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1987
Vignettes illustrate the effectiveness of a project providing computer-assisted instruction to three multiply-handicapped deaf high school students. Individual and group activities resulted in increased language skills, more positive attitudes, greater self-esteem and motivation, and improved peer interactions. Software programs are briefly…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Deafness
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Maroney, Sharon A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article identifies classroom resources recommended for beginning special education teachers. Resources are grouped into six categories: (1) developing professionalism; (2) basics for effective instruction; (3) academic instruction; (4) cognitive-behavioral instruction; (5) behavioral management; and (6) classroom extras. Resources include…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Resources
Pruitt, Ellen; Dowling, Karen – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1987
Describes a two-week online seminar for high school students in which they were exposed to electronic bulletin boards, information systems, and bibliographic databases. Information on vendors, costs, access to systems, and supplementary materials is included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Mail, High School Students, Information Systems
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Music Educators Journal, 1979
This article suggests that teachers make use of the special student performances offered by many city opera companies. It discusses advantages and disadvantages of these programs and what the teacher might expect of them. The educational programs of 22 American opera companies are described. Part of a theme issue on opera. (SJL)
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Community Services, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Berger, Sandra – Understanding Our Gifted, 2002
This article lists 23 comprehensive Web sites related to providing differentiated instruction to gifted students. It also discusses overall areas of differentiation, including modifying content, altering the pace of instruction, creating a flexible classroom environment, and using specific instructional strategies. Science instruction Web sites…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Resources, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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Bruno, Frank Alan – MultiCultural Review, 2001
Highlights multicultural materials that are useful for teaching students of all ages (elementary through college level). These include such CD-ROM products as "The Ellis Island Experience" and "The Civil Rights Movement in the United States" and such World Wide Web-based products as "Diversify Your…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Awareness, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Tanner, Jacquelyn – 1985
Sources for foreign language video materials are presented in five categories: (1) general materials sources; (2) the names and addresses of instructors who have produced materials for commercial distribution; (3) the names and formats of instructors who have developed specific techniques for using video in the classroom; (4) the names and…
Descriptors: Arabic, Audiovisual Aids, Chinese, English (Second Language)
Stoller, Fredericka L. – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
A survey of 43 intensive English-as-a-Second-Language programs in higher education institutions resulted in a scheme for classifying innovative policies and practices in these categories: curriculum development; personnel; technology; policy and planning; community and campus liaison; faculty development; student placement and evaluation;…
Descriptors: Classification, College Faculty, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Design