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Sparks, Richard L. – Language Learning, 2012
In this article, I describe studies conducted over 25 years with secondary and post-secondary L2 learners in the United States. The evidence from these studies shows that there are important connections between students' early L1 skills and their L2 aptitude and L2 proficiency and that individual differences in students' L1 skills in elementary…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, College Students, Individual Differences, Language Research
Adams, Caralee – Instructor, 2007
In 1999, things were dismal at Lebanon, Pennsylvania's Harding Elementary School. Many kids in this former coal town started at a disadvantage and never seemed to catch up. They were bored with books about "frogs on logs," says then-new principal Cheryl Champion. Since they were not engaged, they acted out. Harding's classroom…
Descriptors: School Culture, Personality, Reading, Reading Programs
Shedlin, Allan, Jr. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The best elementary schools celebrate individual differences among students. Mindful of the need for creative adaptation, this article summarizes qualitative indicators of effective schools, including happy environment, varied learning styles, mutual regard between children and adults, school readiness and enthusiasm, well-articulated mission,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Individual Differences, Outcomes of Education
Guild, Pat – School Administrator, 1994
Researchers and practitioners agree that learning styles stem from a nature/nurture combination; students of all styles can be successful learners; students are more successful when using their style strengths; and diverse teaching styles are essential. This article discusses implementation issues, cultural factors, alternative teaching styles,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education, Individual Differences

Knodt, Jean Sausele – Educational Leadership, 1997
In a Virginia school grounded in Gardner's multiple-intelligences theory, K-12 students flock to the think tank, a hands-on discovery room, to explore their varied abilities. This well-equipped room synthesizes many ideas and theories, such as Socratic questioning and John Dewey's discovery-learning ideas. Because multiple ways of smartness are…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Individual Differences, Intellectual Development

Carbo, Marie – Educational Leadership, 1997
By capitalizing on students' strengths and interests, reading styles instruction can help most youngsters become proficient readers. It is natural for children to enjoy reading. They should be challenged with high-level reading materials. Every student has a special reading style that develops at different times and rates. Successful programs are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Guidelines, Individual Differences

Ellison, Launa – Educational Leadership, 1991
An elementary school teacher in a K-8 Minneapolis public alternative school describes the benefits of choice for her own children and for those in her multiage classroom. Her school's whole-child approach allows students to structure their learning time and teachers to choose the most nurturing learning strategies to suit each child's needs. (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individual Differences, Interdisciplinary Approach, Nontraditional Education

Slavin, Robert E.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1990
Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) in mathematics and Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) are among the best researched and most effective of all cooperative learning methods. TAI was developed to apply cooperative learning techniques to solve individualized instruction problems. Relevant research on both methods is discussed.…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Individual Differences, Individualized Instruction

Hansen, Jane – Educational Leadership, 1992
In a New Hampshire school, literacy portfolios enable students to plan a relevant curriculum for themselves. After learning what each student values, teachers seek ways to honor students' concerns and outside interests. Instead of passively awaiting the next assignment, students make their own plans and, with teacher coaching, become better…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individual Differences, Literacy Education, Portfolios (Background Materials)
Scherer, Marge – Instructor, 1985
Research psychologist Howard Gardner susggests that there are at least seven intelligences and that competence in these intelligences varies. The biological and cultural bases of this theory is explored. Implications for teachers are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education, Individual Differences
Allen, Tom – School Administrator, 1989
The Minnoka Schools (Illinois) use the Murphy-Meisgeier Children Type Indicator (designed to identify personality types in children) to help instruct youngsters more effectively. Identifying a child's psychological type can aid understanding of how he or she focuses attention, absorbs information, makes decisions, and deals with the world. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Individual Differences, Interpersonal Competence

Forest, Marsha; Pearpoint, Jack C. – Educational Leadership, 1992
IQ scores and disability labels can sentence certain children to lifelong failure. MAPS (Making Action Plans) is a collaborative process that brings the key actors in a child's life together to create an action plan to be implemented in a regular classroom setting. This article describes MAP's eight-step planning process. Sidebars describe MAP's…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Elementary Education, Friendship, Individual Differences

Gettys, Cynthia M.; Wheelock, Anne – Educational Leadership, 1995
The Paideia School Model was inspired by philosopher Mortimer Adler's belief in a high-quality, single-track, liberal arts education to prepare students for work, citizenship, and lifelong learning. This article describes how Chattanooga (Tennessee) parents and educators worked to develop and implement a holistic, rigorous Paideia curriculum. (MLH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Individual Differences, Mastery Learning
Roberson, Janice Blair – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1986
"Let's Celebrate Uniqueness" is a one-semester whole class program designed for fourth to seventh grade gifted and non-gifted students. Specific activities are suggested for the four program steps: (1) understanding the concept of uniqueness, (2) recognition of uniqueness of self, (3) recognition of uniqueness of others, (4) and valuing uniqueness…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Gifted, Individual Development
Dunn, Rita – Teaching Pre K-8, 1996
Offers 19 ideas based on learning styles to enhance student motivation. Includes tips for: conducting miniexperiments to identify peak learning times and conditions; varying teaching methods, mood, and pace; incorporating clear objectives, structured choices, relevant material, and humor; and keeping parents and students informed about learning…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Culturally Relevant Education