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Fitzpatrick, Kathleen A. – 1985
The Time for Mastery Program was specifically designed to minimize the time costs of mastery learning by maximizing the use of instructional time to the fullest advantage. The program was implemented by three high school districts in suburban Chicago during the 1984-85 academic year. This article presents a brief description of the program, as…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Feedback, High Schools, Inservice Teacher Education
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept. of School Improvement Services. – 1986
This publication highlights resources that can increase educators' awareness of, and skill in, monitoring students' progress. The listed resources include: (1) computer search printouts of abstracts from ERIC educational journals and documents; (2) copies and summaries of excerpts from recent literature on monitoring students; (3) listings of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Educational Assessment, Educational Resources
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Lutz, Susan L.; Guthrie, John T.; Davis, Marcia H. – Journal of Educational Research, 2006
The authors used a new multidimensional coding scheme to assess student learning engagement during 3 Grade 4 reading lessons. Students in 3 classes--2 in which students received integrated reading-science instruction and 1 in which they received traditional instruction--demonstrated moderate to high engagement in learning. However, students in the…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Reading Instruction, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies
Ysseldyke, James E.; And Others – 1987
The monograph provides an integrative review on the environmental and instructional factors that appear to be most conducive to the complex, interactive, and interdependent process of learning. Ten instructional strategies empirically documented to have a critical impact on a student's ability to learn are discussed in detail. They are: (1) The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices
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Rieth, Herbert; Evertson, Carolyn – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1988
The literature on effective instruction for difficult-to-teach students is reviewed. Preinstructional variables include classroom management planning and planning for instructional tasks (student assessments, communication of learning goals, pacing decisions, and time allocations). Instructional delivery variables include engagement time, success…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Planning
Everson, Susan T. – 1983
An overview is presented of school effectiveness research which has identified characteristics of academically successful schools. The research reviewed has reexamined such things as the way educators manage time, assign students, define curriculum, determine class size, organize schools, and assess achievement. This report focuses upon three…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Educational Environment, Educational Quality
Vincent, Susan, Ed. – 1999
In multigrade instruction, children of at least a 2-year grade span and diverse ability levels are grouped in a single classroom and share experiences involving intellectual, academic, and social skills. "The Multigrade Classroom" is a seven-book series that reviews current research on multigrade instruction, identifies key issues…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning
Babich, Roger M. – 1985
To alleviate problems with course content, procedure, and philosophy identified by basic communication skills students and faculty, the University of Oklahoma developed a computer assisted Student Assessment Center (SAC) as a basic communication course adjunct. The SAC allows students from all sections of the course to take each of the four unit…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Testing
Sheridan School District 2, Englewood, CO. – 1983
A policy for the evaluation of certificated employees adopted by the Sheridan Board of Education on July 12, 1983 is presented. The evaluation plan begins with a 17-item "we agree" statement which enumerates the responsibilities and job-related needs of teachers. The purpose, rationale, and objectives of the evaluation plan are based on…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
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Todorovich, John R.; Model, Eric D.; Wirth, Christopher K.; Stopka, Christine B. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2005
Achievement goal theory (AGT) has shown great promise as a framework for developing motivational climates that positively influence student motivation (Nicholls, 1984, 1989). AGT was developed as researchers began to question how students measure their success in achievement settings such as sport or physical education (PE). The theory proposes…
Descriptors: School Safety, Rewards, Academic Achievement, Time on Task
Beech, Marty – 2000
This English-Spanish language booklet is designed to help parents understand two important features of special education services, accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities. Examples of accommodations and modifications are provided, federal laws requiring schools to provide accommodations and modifications are cited, and…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Techniques
Latham, Glenn – 1985
Through a literature review and classroom observations, several variables affecting the quality of education were studied, focusing on processes related to student placement in special education and to instruction after placement. The study found that: (1) A dynamic interaction is needed among the referral, assessment, placement, and instruction…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Quality