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Manninen, Bertha Alvarez; Mulder, Jack, Jr. – Liberal Education, 2019
The authors, Bertha Alvarez Manninen, a pro-choice associate professor of philosophy at Arizona State University, and Jack Mulder Jr., a pro-life professor of philosophy at Hope College in Michigan have argued with each other since graduate school about abortion and other issues, while respecting each other's stances and friendship. In the current…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Persuasive Discourse, Debate, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
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Cammarota, Julio – Multicultural Perspectives, 2011
In this article, the author argues that true knowledge of democracy requires learning about the values of diversity and dissent. The American brand of democratic ideology has inspired numerous movements for inclusion through the securing of rights and opportunities for marginalized populations. Multicultural education is a recent historical…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Critical Theory, Multicultural Education, Dissent
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Stokrocki, Mary – Art Education, 2006
In this article, the author discusses the importance of Viktor Lowenfeld's influence on her research, describes visual anthropology, gives examples of her research, and examines the implications of this type of research for teachers. The author regards Lowenfeld's (1952/1939) early work with children in Austria as a form of participant observation…
Descriptors: Art Education, Childrens Art, Cultural Influences, Participant Observation
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Moore, Sharon Arthur; Moore, David W. – Arizona Reading Journal, 1991
Presents and discusses eight principles for classroom literacy instruction that can be remembered easily and that stand a chance of being implemented. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Literacy, Reading Instruction
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Moore, Sharon Arthur; Moore, David W. – Arizona Reading Journal, 1990
Explores why so many people in Arizona--and elsewhere--have polarized themselves with regard to beginning reading instruction. Finds that at the root of this debate lie fundamental beliefs about the role of authority in child rearing. (SR)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Rearing, Educational Attitudes, Holistic Approach
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Muirhead, Brent – Educational Technology & Society, 2007
In this article, the author provides a concise discussion on creativity, defining the term, sharing theoretical background information and offering insights into promoting creativity in online university classes. Emphasis will be placed on relevant ways to integrate creativity into instructional activities across the academic disciplines. He…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, College Instruction, Creativity, Online Courses
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Warren, Judith; Schoenig, John; McNiff, Timothy J. – Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 2005
Alternative teacher education programs have come under fire from a variety of sources--researchers, legislators, parents, even other educators. The authors' responses to the focus article provide the insights of practitioners who regularly work with teachers so prepared. Warren states that the problem addressed in this study notes the absence of…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Alternative Teacher Certification, Religious Education, Teacher Education