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Direct linkBrendtro, Larry K.; Strother, Mark A. – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2007
A century ago, John Dewey proposed educating children through a curriculum rich in real-life problem-solving experiences. While many traditional schools have been slow to adopt such methods, experiential learning is making a significant impact in alternative education, youth development, and treatment settings. Challenge and adventure activities…
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Problem Solving, Experiential Learning, Adventure Education
Jones, Dustin L.; Tarr, James E. – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2007
We analyze probability content within middle grades (6, 7, and 8) mathematics textbooks from a historical perspective. Two series, one popular and the other alternative, from four recent eras of mathematics education (New Math, Back to Basics, Problem Solving, and Standards) were analyzed using the Mathematical Tasks Framework (Stein, Smith,…
Descriptors: Modern Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Textbooks, Back to Basics
Peer reviewedMittler, Gene A.; Stinespring, John A. – Design for Arts in Education, 1991
Suggests that educational reform efforts, such as the back-to-basics movement, leave art educators wondering whether visual arts instruction will survive the reforms. Argues that the three Rs are insufficient for a balanced education. Asserts that the arts foster both affective and cognitive development. (KM)
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Art Education, Art Teachers, Back to Basics
