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Donlan, Dan – English Journal, 1986
Presents "fail-safe" lessons for emergencies and substitutes. Describes an experimental design with six steps, designed to help teachers teach students some things about themselves, such as whether boys are better spellers than girls. Offers other examples from the classroom. (EL)
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Activities, English Instruction, Learning Activities
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Quinn, Josephine – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2003
Presents an example of a completed Patchwork Text assignment written by one of the students in a course for primary school student teachers becoming specialists in science. Writing examples are provided under these main topics: What is Science?; Science and Society; Science and the Media; Science and Religion; and Science and Stereotypes. (AEF)
Descriptors: Assignments, Cooperative Learning, Course Content, Instructional Innovation
Mason, Peter – Teachers and Writers Magazine, 1987
Describes the experience of a writing residency from the host teacher's point of view. Notes that students' attitude changed from an aversion to poetry to enjoyment of both reading and writing poetry. Notes that students now enjoy emotional self-expression through writing. Also discusses teaching techniques and school environment. (JG)
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques