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Martin, Robert – Vocational Education Journal, 1987
The author describes how he teaches in an individualized instruction classroom using the approach outlined in the book "The One Minute Manager." His approach is (1) prepare a one-minute goal for each task, (2) give one-minute praise to students, and (3) give immediate one-minute reprimands. (CH)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Teaching Methods, Time Management

Murphy, Joseph; Decker, Karen – Journal of Educational Research, 1989
This article, based upon a survey of 3000 teachers in 92 Illinois high schools, presents data on homework use by teachers. Data is provided on the amount, frequency, structure, purposes, and types of homework assigned to students. The level of school and parental support is also assessed. (IAH)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, High Schools, Homework, School Policy

Wallat, Cynthia; Piazza, Carolyn – Theory into Practice, 1986
The authors examine the content, time, teacher performance, and leadership policies which have been legislated in several states as a result of the national wave of discontent with the quality of education. Emphasis is on the need for implementation of these policies to be informed by recent reseacrh. (MT)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Research, Extended School Year, Literacy
Cobb, Charlene – Reading Teacher, 2004
Teachers are continually asked to do more with less time and fewer resources. As U.S. schools struggle to meet the guidelines established by the No Child Left Behind Act (2002), principals, teachers, reading specialists, and other support staff feel the pressure to increase achievement and show adequate yearly progress for all students. School…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement, Academic Achievement, Teacher Student Relationship

Murphy, Joseph; And Others – Journal of Teacher Education, 1986
Student opportunity to learn may be the critical variable in explaining student engagement and subsequent achievement. Lower-ability students are systematically discriminated against in quality of instruction and curricular content and in use of learning time. Suggestions regarding teacher preparation to offset these patterns are made. (MT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Low Achievement
Padak, Nancy; Padak, Gary – Lifelong Learning, 1988
The authors review current practices in writing instruction in adult literacy classes. They observe that students spend little time writing. Innovative teaching activities are mentioned. They discuss goals of writing instruction and how to adapt present practices to meet the writing requirements of the General Educational Development Test. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives

Simpson, Judith W. – Art Education, 1991
Observes that time in many cultures is viewed as cyclical in nature, and is perpetualized in rituals and the art forms that surround them. Argues that, if art education aims to promote understanding among cultures, it must consider works of art, techniques, and meanings not only in geographic and racial contexts but in temporal ones as well. (KM)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Art Activities, Art Education, Art History
Watkins, Beverly T. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1989
Increases in the number of older students are prompting some colleges to reconsider the purpose of undergraduate liberal education and adjust curricula and teaching methods to accommodate the more eager, active learners. Adult students may be more directly motivated by rising job requirements and a readiness for liberal arts. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Economic Factors