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Direct linkCook-Sather, Alison – Curriculum Inquiry, 2010
As has been the case throughout the history of education in the United States, the current structures and practices of U.S. schools and colleges are informed by particular ideals regarding the potential of education. Through this comparative descriptive analysis, I argue that a major reason why these ideals have rarely been realized is the way…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational History, Student Role, Educational Change
Download full textZeidler, Dana L.; Nichols, Bryan H. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2009
Drawing upon recent research, this article reviews the theory underlying the use of socioscientific issues (SSI) in science education. We begin with a definition and rationale for SSI and note the importance of SSI for advancing functional scientific literacy. We then examine the various roles of context, teachers, and students in SSI lessons as…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Theory Practice Relationship, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods
Ness, Molly K.; Osborn, Terry A. – Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 2010
Reading teacher education, as is true with much of higher education, is plagued with pressures of providing "here and now" answers to very complex, entangled issues. The reading methods course becomes the site of many of these pressures, despite considerable insights provided by scholars such as Kumaravadivelu (2001) that "methods" may be more of…
Descriptors: Reading Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Curriculum
Miller, Christopher T. – 2001
This paper provides a review of literature that relates research on Carl Rogers' person-centered learning theory to Web-based learning. Based on the review of the literature, a set of criteria is described that can be used to determine how closely a Web-based course matches the different components of Rogers' person-centered learning theory. Using…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Theories, Evaluation Criteria, Learner Controlled Instruction
Peer reviewedWhite, William F. – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 1998
The diagnostic-prescriptive approach to teaching clinically focuses directly on the student. The diagnosis and identification of the strengths and weaknesses of each student, both cognitive and emotional structure, establishes the teaching prescription of instruction. The changed behavior of each student in thinking, feeling, and activity is the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Educational Objectives, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Resta, Paul – 1998
Project CIRCLE, a project conducted by the University of Texas Learning Technology Center in collaboration with the Austin Independent School District and the Eanes Independent School District, explored the use of network-based tools to help change teacher practices toward more student-directed and constructivist approaches to learning. Through…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
