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Cain, Ruby – Adult Learning, 2012
Three of the most emotionally charged terms in this era are "race," "racism," and "White privilege." Definitions for these terms vary by individual experiences, beliefs, opinions, and perceptions. K-20 students are rarely exposed to a detailed coverage and critical analysis of the part of U.S. history that includes genocide, territorial…
Descriptors: Community Action, United States History, Cultural Awareness, American Indians
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Lenz, B. Keith; Deshler, Donald D. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 1990
The paper argues that the strategies instructional approach should be infused into preservice teacher training programs. Reconfiguration of course structures and preparation experiences should include not only "what" is taught about learning and teaching, but also "how" teacher trainers incorporate the principles of strategies…
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Principles, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
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Ediger, Marlow – Michigan Social Studies Journal, 1987
An examination of the role of process and content in social studies is offered. Concludes that both are equally important and that diverse process goals may be emphasized in guiding students to achieve viable facts, concepts, and generalizations. (JDH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Objectives, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies
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Meyer, Lisa – TESL Canada Journal, 1996
Utilizes genre theory to illuminate issues of debate in theme-based English for Academic Purposes (EAP) pedagogy, including program goals and course design and content. The article argues that EAP instructors cannot teach students skills required for all their future content courses, but can impart strategies to cope with community expectations.…
Descriptors: College Students, Course Content, Course Objectives, English for Academic Purposes
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Sandrock, Paul – Hispania, 1996
Argues that the focus of foreign-language instruction needs to be on students learning to become more efficient in using another language. This focus means charting each student's progress along the continuum of proficiency from novice to intermediate to advanced levels, not just checking off a list of what has been taught from the curriculum. (CK)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Articulation (Education), Change Strategies, Course Content
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Houck, Cherry K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1993
This paper comments on the Integrative Strategy Instruction Model, the Strategies Intervention Model, the Content Enhancement Model, and Process-Based Instruction, concluding that such integrative models are appealing because they draw teachers of students with learning disabilities away from strategy training in nonauthentic settings and from…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Course Content, Generalization, Integrated Activities
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Zhanbao, Shu – Chinese Education and Society, 2004
Environmental education in middle school natural science courses is based on integrating environmental knowledge into natural science education. Therefore, environmental education objectives should be set as an extension of the objectives for natural science education. However, in order to reach the objectives laid out for environmental education…
Descriptors: Science Education, Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Course Content
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Hargreaves, D. J. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1996
Describes the use of three questionnaires in assessing how students learn. Results of the study process questionnaire, the course experience questionnaire, and the learning style inventory indicate that lecturers need to change their teaching paradigm to one where the lecturer is closely involved in the learning context. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Course Content, Educational Strategies, Engineering Education
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Scruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1993
This critique of Edwin Ellis's Integrative Strategy Instruction model for integrating cognitive strategies into content area learning for students with learning disabilities comments on the model's similarities to other cognitive strategy training models, the role of mnemonic techniques in content area learning, and the need to incorporate…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Course Content, Integrated Activities, Learning Disabilities
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Hunston, Susan; And Others – ELT Journal, 1997
Looks at the ways grammar and vocabulary are interconnected and suggests some implications for language teaching. Suggests that language teachers focus on word patterns to encourage four aspects of language learning: understanding, accuracy, fluency, and flexibility. (four references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Grammar, Language Patterns, Language Processing
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O'Sullivan, Tony – Language Learning Journal, 1994
Discusses criteria to apply to key aspects of the inspection and monitoring process in modern language instruction. Quality assurance includes assessment of the whole learning environment. Ten characteristics of a good modern language lesson are listed. (six references) (CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
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Buckby, Mike – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Selects the major demands in the new general syllabus for second-language learning in the United Kingdom and suggests ways in which teachers and learners can successfully fulfill them. These criteria center around vocabulary requirements and writing, speaking, listening, and reading tests. (10 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Expository Writing, Foreign Countries
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Hotho-Jackson, Sabine – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Examines the drop-out factor in adult language classes. It is argued that when focusing on the learner as an individual, it is important to consider the social reality of the learning situation. The first task is to identify the motivational factors confronting teachers in the language classroom and to find ways to support the student's motivation…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Course Content, Dropout Prevention, Factor Analysis
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Vauras, Marja; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1993
This critique of Edwin Ellis's Integrative Strategy Instruction model comments that analyses are needed concerning the mutual social adaptations of differently disposed (cognitively, motivationally, and emotionally) students with learning disabilities and teachers within the social frames of learning environments. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cognitive Processes, Course Content, Integrated Activities
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Diffey, Norman – Language Awareness, 1995
Language awareness, integral to language education in Europe, now influences Canadian second-language programs. The General Language Education (GLE) Syllabus of the "National Core French Study" endeavors to foster language proficiency and tolerance of linguistic and cultural diversity and encourages students to develop their own learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Cultural Awareness
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