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Making Science Happen.
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Sachse, Thomas P. – Educational Leadership, 1989
Describes some recent science education developments that might make scientific literacy a reachable goal for all students, not just the academically elite. Instead of inculcating "factoids," educators must stress depth over breadth, link concepts to instructional themes, and engage students through direct experiences and cooperative learning.…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Thoughtful Education: Staff Development for the 1990s.
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Strong, Richard W.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1990
A group of professional staff developers committed individually to different movements cooperated to unite five varied programs: Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP), thinking skills, cooperative learning, teaching styles and strategies, and reading and writing in the content areas. The group rediscovered the big ideas shaping curriculum,…
Descriptors: Consultants, Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development
Cooperative Learning in Elementary School Science.
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Hannigan, Michael R. – Educational Leadership, 1990
A new science program for elementary schools (developed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) emphasizes concrete experiences, providing students with opportunities to observe phenomena, record their observations, and discuss them with other students. Cooperative learning is a primary program component because it enhances children's ability…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Extrinsic Rewards Are Education's Past, Not Its Future.
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Schaps, Eric; Lewis, Catherine – Educational Leadership, 1991
Robert Slavin's position--that extrinsic rewards promote student motivation and learning--may be valid within the context of a "facts-and-skills" curriculum. However, extrinsic rewards are unnecessary when schools offer engaging learning activities; programs addressing social, ethical, and cognitive development; and a supportive…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Developmental Programs, Educational Environment
Global Issues in 6th Grade? Yes!
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Doane, Catherine – Educational Leadership, 1993
Suburban Chicago middle school teachers designed a month-long unit to foster global education, guided by research on integrated, self-selected, and collaborative learning strategies. Teachers initiated brainstorming activities, grouped students by interest, and demonstrated how to be investigative researchers, informative writers, effective…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Global Approach
What Doctors Can Teach Teachers about Problem-Based Learning.
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Aspy, David N.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1993
Medical schools are starting to put students in small groups and help them solve real problems they will face in treating patients. Trend of problem-based learning in medical schools will have ripple effect throughout education. Teachers relinquishing lecturer's role must become adept at listening, answering questions, and helping students frame…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduate Study