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Check, John F.; Ziebell, Donald G. – Clearing House, 1980
The authors review some of the literature which discusses the controversy over the value of homework and then offer 11 prescriptions for teachers to follow when making homework assignments. They suggest the need for additional research into the learning processes in children. (KC)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework
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Brady, Laurie – Clearing House, 1994
Presents an allegorical and humorous story about the development of teaching methods (traditional and discovery) in Paleolithic culture. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Laska, John A. – Clearing House, 1985
Identifies and explicates two basic principles of mastery teaching, then shows how an understanding of the principles can be used to provide answers to the major criticisms of mastery teaching. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Master Teachers
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Hauge, Jerry – Clearing House, 1980
The author discusses the utilization of small group teaching strategies which offer a unique opportunity to sensitize students to group skills. He believes that small groups provide an environment where the maximum number of students can learn through practice. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
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Hafner, Lawrence E.; Palmer, Barbara C. – Clearing House, 1979
The authors present ten common principles of education and question why they are so often violated in practice. (SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Practices, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
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Law, Joe; Murphy, Christina – Clearing House, 1997
Offers a brief overview of the evolution of writing center theory and practice (discussing process-oriented pedagogy as well as the shift to social constructionism) over three decades. Stresses the continuing presence of the principles of formative assessment. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Principles, Formative Evaluation
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Schuncke, George M.; Bloom, Joan R. – Clearing House, 1979
The authors briefly describe their research on teaching cooperative classroom behavior to students; outline the essential components of a curricular activity designed to foster cooperative behavior; and explain how teachers can promote in their students both the skills and the affective components of cooperation. (SJL)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Class Organization, Classroom Research, Cooperation