The current study explored the effect of a developed Geography curriculum framework towards promoting pre-service teachers' creative thinking (CT) across its 4 components namely: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration through instructional media production. A research and development (R&D) model were employed which consisted of 3…

Indonesia has experienced a resurgence of interest in the English language teaching. English learning is viewed as an essential aspect to build skills of the youth. In order to keep abreast of these demands, a lot of curricular and pedagogical changes have been made in teaching programs and formal education setting. This research investigated the…

This article investigates the different types of language classes for Uralic languages in higher education contexts to derive principles in course planning for minority language teaching. As a micro-level example, a foreign language class for South Estonian, aimed at a general audience at LMU Munich, is analysed and informs the discussion of…

"Innovative use of English language teaching as an international language in graduate studies in Thai universities" is a mixed method proactive and responsive action research study exploring learning management in teaching English as an International Language (EIL). The research has 3 objectives: (1) to study the opinions on the use of…

The notion that embedded meanings exist within media, and are informed by particular ideologies, is far from new. Analyses of curriculum, however, rarely examine empirically the role of these ideologies or the context of production. Instead, the ideologies are attributed to a "producer" representing particular power relationships or…

In this paper we sought to understand how teachers chose to integrate a hybrid online education program in their classrooms, how students responded to this choice, and how students' experiences were influenced by the integration model chosen by the teachers. Data collected via classroom observations, personal interviews, and focus groups suggest…

Emphasis on the conflict between humanism and technology in curriculum development serves to detract from the important and feasible task of using technology to further humanize education. (JH)

A discussion of an Open School which would provide a range of courses for the 16-19 age group through an integrated combination of methods and media, with its own examination system linked to the examination structures of secondary, further, and higher education. (Author)

A brief description of educational television in Hong Kong emphasizing the vital role of evaluation. (HB)

Article gives guides for locating, choosing, and using instructional resources. Emphasis is on non-book resources. (GB)

Discusses the influence of James Finn on the curriculum of instructional technology, including a connection with related disciplines, expansion of the literature, the introduction of new courses dealing with new technologies, the importance of media and machines, and the impact of technology on educational institutions. (LRW)

A discussion of how photography is used in the schools in Germany. (HB)

THIS STUDY DETERMINED TEACHER AND STUDENT REACTION TO ENRICHED AVAILABILITY OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON USE OF MORE TRADITIONAL MEDIA IN AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. DATA COLLECTION BEGAN SIX MONTHS AFTER INTRODUCTION OF THE MATERIALS. IT INVOLVED SEMANTIC DIFFERENTIAL SCALES COMPLETED BY TEACHERS, SOCIOGRAPHS COMPLETED BY STUDENTS, AND…

A workbook for use by teachers in adult basic education classes concerned with personal growth, this text covers five areas. These areas are: Money Management, World of Work, Citizenship and Government, Health Education, and Family Life. Each area is presented as to the course objectives, and units of instruction are given. It is suggested that…