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Lowther, Deborah L.; Strahl, J. Daniel; Ross, Steven M.; Huang, Ying – Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP), 2007
This report summarizes the 2006-2007 evaluation that was focused toward investigating one primary question: What changes in tool-based, student-centered teaching happen as a result of the infusion of technology and professional development? The research methodology involved the use of trained external researchers from Florida EETT schools…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Active Learning, Program Effectiveness, Technology Integration
Fyfe, Brenda – 1994
Fifty teachers from the St. Louis, Missouri area have been involved in a project to bring the development strategies used by the Reggio Emilia preschools in Italy to the United States. Their experiences suggest that teachers need to adopt professional development plans that identify goals, select methods of support to achieve these goals, plan for…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Smith, Anne Read – 1994
This document is a handbook for helping children develop self-esteem through encouraging creative behavior in after school day care. The handbook is meant to be a resource for after school day care providers. Each chapter is structured to describe a creative behavior concept or strategy, explain how and why it works, and when it can best be…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Creative Development
Curtis, Deb; Carter, Margie – 1996
This handbook is a resource for preschool curriculum planning. Chapter 1, "Begin with Yourself," provides checklists, comparative charts, and guiding questions for self-assessment of knowledge and experiences. Chapter 2, "Revitalizing the Environment," provides tools to assess the learning environment and makes suggestions…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Div. of Child Development. – 1991
Reflecting contemporary research and widely held beliefs about how children grow, develop, and learn, this publication describes standards for child development programs for preschool and school-age children. The text is divided into three main sections which discuss background material, program components, and the program quality review process.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Development, Classroom Environment, Day Care Centers
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, Ypsilanti, MI. – 1999
These conference proceedings provide summaries of 61 presentations on various aspects of the High/Scope educational approach. In addition to summaries of special presentations on music and movement and on preschool "basics," topics addressed include: (1) High/Scope in the secondary setting; (2) classroom environment; (3) outdoor…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adolescents, Art Education, Books