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High Impact for Youth by Youth: Health and Education Programs in Southern Africa
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Okatch, Dorothy – Childhood Education, 2021
Young people in East and Southern Africa need greater access to reliable information about health and education in order to make informed decisions on health matters--focusing on HIV and teenage pregnancy--and to increase basic education outcomes. Young 1ove organization, established in March 2014 in Gaborone, Botswana, is a grassroots, youth-led,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Education, Health Promotion, Peer Teaching
Continuing Tensions in Education.
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Sexton, David; Kelley, Michael; Aldridge, Jerry – Childhood Education, 1998
Introduces this special theme issue discussing tensions in education stemming from public school reform. Discusses the issue's focus on (1) standardized testing; (2) developmentally appropriate practice; and (3) full inclusion. Concludes that despite seemingly irreconcilable tensions, public schools have strong public support. (KB)
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Attitudes, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Group Games for Global Awareness.
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Hatcher, Barbara; And Others – Childhood Education, 1988
Describes children's games from around the world that can be used to broaden students' global awareness. The games are cooperative, authentic, representative of a variety of cultures, and developmentally appropriate for children of 4 through 12 years. (BB)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Creating Play Environments for Children with Special Needs.
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Winter, Susan M.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1994
Examines the implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the role of developmentally appropriate practice when insuring the safe inclusion of children with disabilities in play environments. Discusses four principles that should guide the creation of safe, inclusive play environments: safety; developmentally appropriate practice;…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Professional Books.
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Gilstrap, Robert L. – Childhood Education, 1993
Reviews six books covering topics of (1) creativity and play in the early childhood curriculum; (2) the involvement of families in middle school education; (3) nonverbal communication; (4) developmentally appropriate classrooms for kindergarten through third grade; (5) schools' role in teaching respect and responsibility; and (6) the practice of…
Descriptors: Creativity, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Let the Fun Begin! Dynamic Social Studies for the Elementary School Classroom.
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Maxim, George W. – Childhood Education, 2003
Uses the example of a fourth-grade class working to have the firefly declared as Pennsylvania's state insect to highlight the effectiveness of dynamic social studies in elementary school. Discusses how dynamic social studies maintains a balance between seriousness and fun by offering a blend of variety, active involvement, and excitement while…
Descriptors: Civics, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
"SMART" Planning for Inclusion.
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Winter, Suzanne M. – Childhood Education, 1997
The SMART planning system is examined as a tool for teachers working toward the successful inclusion of children with disabilities. Four focus areas are discussed connected with the SMART acronym: Select curriculum and approaches; Match instruction to child; Adapt when necessary; Relevant skills targeted; Test to inform instruction. Suggestions on…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Using Social Proclivity To Enhance Literacy Learning for Young Adolescents.
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Irvin, Judith L. – Childhood Education, 1997
Examines social aspects of literacy learning; presents some thoughts on reading development and literacy instruction. Suggests that teachers should promote literacy by incorporating students' interests in their activities. Developing chat rooms, posting messages on the Internet, and making a radio play for younger students all provide meaningful…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Developmentally Appropriate Practice. ERIC/EECE Report.
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Cesarone, Bernard – Childhood Education, 1998
Annotates selected ERIC documents and journal articles discussing issues related to developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). Topics include DAP in early childhood and elementary settings and regular and special education, the current debate regarding DAP and multicultural education, student evaluation, teachers' and parents' beliefs regarding…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
When Affect Informs Instruction.
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Wood, Karen D.; Jones, Jeanneine P. – Childhood Education, 1997
Discusses instructional strategies that address five affective needs of middle school students: freedom of choice, appropriate peer interactions, instructional diversity, personal expression, and broadened perspectives. Suggests that when incorporated into existing curriculum and laced with relevant application, these strategies can lead to a…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Affection, Affective Behavior, Class Activities