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Caldwell, David – 1985
In addition to using films in the German classroom to introduce students to German culture and history, it is important to show and study the film as film. This procedure emphasizes the importance of the film as a part of creative arts in Germany and demands student participation in observation and discussion. Many German silent films are…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Education, Difficulty Level, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Hu, Helen Chau – 1997
It is argued that non-academic texts should be included as instructional materials for teaching college-level reading and writing skills, and recommends dialogues such as edited transcripts of interviews. Advantages cited include: better student comprehension of contemporary modes of discourse; clear relationships between grammar and communicative…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Coherence, College Preparation
Daines, Delva – 1982
The basic philosophy of mastery learning is that all students can learn if they are provided with effective instruction and practice. Research on mastery learning has been done in many countries and at all levels of education in different subject areas, and it has repeatedly shown excellent results. This teaching and learning strategy succeeds in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Design, Difficulty Level
Baumgardner, Robert J.; And Others – 1985
The University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka) developed two courses in English for engineering students, one for technician-level diploma students and one for bachelor's degree-level students. The first step was a needs analysis, conducted through questionnaires and informal meetings with students and faculty, observation of subject lectures and…
Descriptors: Certification, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Difficulty Level
Download full textCarney, Carmen Vega; Franciulli, Matilde – 1992
The selection and use of authentic reading materials for Spanish instruction of graduate-level international management students is described. Focus is on materials used in the second and third semesters of a 3-semester language course designed to foster communication skills. In the early part of the second semester, students present oral reports…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Course Descriptions
Smith-Johnson, Susan M. – 1997
This paper describes the use of folktales in the classroom, noting the instructional benefits, challenges and potential problems, and techniques for presenting and expanding on the stories. Of nine folktales told during the school year, five are told in English and four in Spanish, and most are closely tied to the social studies curriculum. Four…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness
