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Palmisano, Michael; And Others – NCSSSMST Journal, 1995
Describes the Integrated Learning System. This system was developed by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for decision making about curriculum, instruction, and student assessment consistent with the overarching goal of nurturing understanding through integrative ways of knowing. Discusses the impact of the system on student achievement…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Holistic Approach
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Rhodes, William C.; Doone, Elizabeth M. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1992
Describes experimental research agenda that involved incorporation of familiar activities into holistic emerging, student-directed curriculum for students labeled as exceptional, emotionally disturbed, conducted disordered, or generally at risk. Describes attempt to develop curriculum of the mind which could help reconstruct the child's way of…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development
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Cuetara, Paul – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
The societal effects of rapidly changing technologies signal the need for an educational system combining the best in vocational and academic learning. Career paths join a liberal arts academic core with hands-on technological options. A New Hampshire high school's tech-prep/school-to-work partnership with local higher education institutions and a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Consortia, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship
Billings, Diane; And Others – 1991
The purpose of this symposium on research in distance education was to continue the process of building the network of scholars and climate of cooperation and communication necessary for further development of distance education and to provide an opportunity for discussion. Four main areas of focus for the symposium were learning and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Distance Education
Archibald, Jo-ann, Ed.; And Others – 1988
This proceedings addresses issues within the area of Indian education. The papers are categorized into four sections. The section "Theoretical Contributions" includes papers that: (1) advocate a commitment to the future of creative ethnicity and a regard for the past of tribalism; (2) offer a framework as a means of better understanding…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Bilingual Education
Smith, Walter – 1991
An overview is provided of the curriculum design and implementation process developed and implemented at Eastern College of Applied Arts, Technology and Continuing Education in Newfoundland, Canada. Following introductory comments, the philosophical background to the model is outlined, underscoring its reliance upon the assumption that learning is…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Carpentry, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges