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Connecting Indigenous Stories with Geology: Inquiry-Based Learning in a Middle Years Classroom
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Larkin, Damian; King, Donna; Kidman, Gillian – Teaching Science, 2012
One way to integrate indigenous perspectives in junior science is through links between indigenous stories of the local area and science concepts. Using local indigenous stories about landforms, a teacher of Year 8 students designed a unit on geology that catered for the diverse student population in his class. This paper reports on the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Foreign Countries, Geology, Culturally Relevant Education
Developing Oral and Written Communication Skills in Undergraduate Computer Science and Information Systems Curriculum
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Kortsarts, Yana; Fischbach, Adam; Rufinus, Jeff; Utell, Janine M.; Yoon, Suk-Chung – Information Systems Education Journal, 2010
Developing and applying oral and written communication skills in the undergraduate computer science and computer information systems curriculum--one of the ABET accreditation requirements - is a very challenging and, at the same time, a rewarding task that provides various opportunities to enrich the undergraduate computer science and computer…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Skill Development, Oral Language, Communication Skills
A Plan and Design for Natural Resources Education.
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Southern, Beverly H. – 1967
With the aim of revitalizing conservation education, a conceptual framework for natural resource education was constructed, and a procedure established for integrating this curriculum with existing courses of study in the elementary school. A basic theme was chosen, expressed as "man + natural resources = survival + development." Twelve…
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Conservation Education, Curriculum Design, Elementary School Science
The Education Reform Movement and Its Critics: Implications for Arts Education.
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Riddell, Janice Bergmann – Design for Arts in Education, 1988
Suggests the 1980s education reform movement created a climate that was benefited for arts education. Argues that the arts education community should use commitment to excellence as a means to achieve comprehensive and sequential curriculum. Criticizes the notion that education should build skepticism of, rather than appreciation for, excellence.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Art Education, Back to Basics, Curriculum Design
Curriculum: Creating Curriculum in Art. Point of View Series.
Dunn, Phillip C. – 1995
The purpose of this book is to examine current conditions for art education (what is) and ask the reader to think about what ought to be. By blending history, theory, and practice, the author attempts to provide a multifaceted model for art teachers to use as a starting point in their efforts to improve art education as we prepare to enter the…
Descriptors: Art Education, Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Objectives, Curriculum Based Assessment
Junior High Environmental and Outdoor Education: Teacher
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Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1991
This manual for Junior High Environmental and Outdoor Education courses specifically addresses the special needs of adolescent students. A program development model is organized around six elements: (1) outdoor core; (2) personal and group development; (3) environmental core; (4) outdoor expeditions; (5) environmental investigations; and (6)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation