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Direct linkAnderson, Peggy L., Ed.; Meier-Hedde, Regine, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Dyslexia is a disability that exists in all countries that have high expectations for literacy. The inability to read in spite of normal intellectual potential represents one of the most puzzling educational challenges for literate societies, regardless of the culture or language. This book examines medical, psychological, educational, and…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Case Studies, Children, Interviews
Duke, Lynda M., Ed.; Asher, Andrew D., Ed. – ALA Editions, 2012
How do college students "really" conduct research for classroom assignments? In 2008, five large Illinois universities were awarded a Library Services and Technology Act Grant to try to answer that question. The resulting ongoing study has already yielded some eye-opening results. The findings suggest changes ranging from simple…
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Student Research, Use Studies
Baptist, Willie; Rehmann, Jan – Teachers College Press, 2011
In this book, the authors present a new kind of interdisciplinary pedagogy that brings together antipoverty grassroots activism and relevant social theories about poverty. Closely linked to the Poverty Initiative at Union Theological Seminary, this unique book combines the oral history of a renowned antipoverty organizer with accessible…
Descriptors: Poverty, Economically Disadvantaged, Instruction, Activism
Download full textBergeron, Caroline; Chamberlain, Tamsin; George, Nalia; Golden, Sarah; Mundy, Ellie; Southcott, Clare; Walker, Fiona – National Foundation for Educational Research, 2010
Outcomes Based Accountability (OBA) is an approach that Children's Trusts and Children's Services can use to assist with planning services and assessing their performance. The OBA approach focuses on outcomes that are desired and monitoring and evidencing progress towards those desired outcomes. OBA makes a distinction between two types of…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Case Studies, Accountability, Services
Brion-Meisels, Gretchen, Ed.; Cooper, Kristy S., Ed.; Deckman, Sherry S., Ed.; Dobbs, Christina L., Ed.; Francois, Chantal, Ed.; Nikundiwe, Thomas, Ed.; Shalaby, Carla, Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2010
This collection of essays from the "Harvard Educational Review" offers historic examples of humanizing educational spaces, practices, and movements that embody a spirit of hope and change. From Dayton, Ohio, to Barcelona, Spain, this collection of essays from the "Harvard Educational Review" carries readers to places where…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Educational Change, Poverty, Presidents
Ahearn, Charles; Brewer, Dee; Gagne, Jeff; Johnston, Arthur; McIntee, Cindy; Overton, Joe; Powell, Tamara; Scott, Jean – SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement at UNCG, 2004
This publication highlights important work being undertaken on behalf of and within rural schools. SERVE is taking a look at exemplary rural schools and programs from around the SERVE region. Six articles spotlight some of the exciting work taking place in rural schools throughout the Southeast. Each Senior Policy Research Analyst chose a school…
Descriptors: National Organizations, Superintendents, Rural Education, Rural Schools
Somekh, Bridget, Ed.; Lewin, Cathy, Ed. – SAGE Publications (UK), 2005
This book is intended as a resource and an indispensable companion to welcome educators into the community of social science research. While it is recognized that some methodological frameworks are incompatible with others, the overarching premise of the book is to indicate how a wide range of researchers choose a methodology and methods which are…
Descriptors: Social Science Research, Research Methodology, Ethnography, Ethics
Bjerstedt, Ake, Ed. – 1990
The project group, Preparedness for Peace, at the Malmo School of Education in Sweden studies ways of helping children and young people deal constructively with questions of peace and war. As part of this work, the project collects viewpoints on the role of schools in pursuit of "peace preparedness." A number of experts with special…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, International Education, International Educational Exchange
Rural School and Community Trust, Washington, DC. – 2002
This publication compiles oral histories preserved by rural students around the country and provides teachers with information and resources for developing oral history projects. The first five sections were written by the students and teachers of (1) Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville, California; (2) Edcouch-Elsa High School,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Intergenerational Programs, Interviews, Local History
Peer reviewedConner, Ross F., Ed.; Hendricks, Michael, Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1989
Examples of innovative program evaluation techniques developed in several foreign and international settings are presented in a collection of 10 essays. Methods for understanding programs to be evaluated, focusing evaluation, gathering information, analyzing information, and communicating findings and recommendations are discussed. (TJH)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Feedback, Foreign Countries
Denzin, Norman K., Ed.; Lincoln, Yvonna, Ed. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2007
This book is the third volume of the paperback versions of "The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research, Third Edition." This portion of the handbook considers the tasks of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting empirical materials, and comprises the Handbook's Parts IV ("Methods of Collecting and Analyzing Empirical Materials") and V ("The Art and…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Focus Groups
Colon, Maria, Comp.; And Others – 1986
A class project undertaken in an English-as-a-Second-Language class is described and presented. Students participating in the project were union employees in a Manhattan electronics factory, and most were native Spanish speakers. The project's objective was to produce an illustrated book and tapes to document work and union experience in the…
Descriptors: Electronics Industry, English (Second Language), Inplant Programs, Interviews
Au, Wayne, Ed. – Rethinking Schools, Ltd, 2009
Since the 1980s, "Rethinking Schools" magazine has been renowned for its commitment to racial equality in education. Now, "Rethinking Multicultural Education: Teaching for Racial and Cultural Justice" has collected the best Rethinking Schools articles that deal with race and culture. "Rethinking Multicultural…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Childrens Literature, Holidays, Race
Pelo, Ann, Ed. – Rethinking Schools, Ltd, 2008
"Rethinking Early Childhood Education" is alive with the conviction that teaching young children involves values and vision. This anthology collects inspiring stories about social justice teaching with young children. Included here is outstanding writing from childcare teachers, early-grade public school teachers, scholars, and parents.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Justice, Holidays, Play
Anderson, Jane, Ed.; Zachary, Nina C., Ed. – 1985
Nine research papers, written by college-bound Choctaw high school students, discuss the history and culture of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. In developing the papers students read current and historical texts, conducted interviews with tribal members and tribal employees, and developed survey questionnaires. Two reports discuss the…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian History, American Indians
