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Peer reviewedHutchison, Laveria F. – Reading World, 1979
Provides a rationale for using television as a means of instruction and presents a model for capitalizing on television as a connection to reading. Includes a sample task sheet. (TJ)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development, Listening Comprehension
Kohl, Herb – Teacher, 1978
Skills development in reading should be balanced with reading, listening, and talking activities which focus on content and themes, so that reading comprehension is also developed. (SJL)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedMcNay, Margaret – Childhood Education, 1985
Discusses the value of preserving wonder and curiosity as part of a child's intellectual growth and experience in elementary school science. Practical steps for handling students' wonder questions are identified, including children's knowledge, speculation and hypothesis, identification of possible inquiry methods, research, and sharing new…
Descriptors: Children, Curiosity, Discovery Processes, Discussion
Taub, K. Deborah – Instructor, 1984
Folklore offers a multitude of instructional possibilities for the elementary classroom. Students learn about other cultures, develop their imaginations, explore customs, discuss common problems, and heighten their sense of language. Several folktales and classroom resources are offered for teacher use. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Folk Culture, Intellectual Development, Learning Activities
Ruddell, Robert B. – 1978
The literature of reading theory and research suggests a number of key factors involved in the comprehension process. In simplest terms, comprehension is the process by which an individual actively generates meaning from some linguistic input. Five factors of reading comprehension have been identified through research: vocabulary knowledge, the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Educational Theories
Peer reviewedKoeller, S. A. – Children's Literature in Education, 1988
Argues against ritualized approaches to literature. Endorses four aesthetic teaching stances which vary the conversations that can occur between student and student, student and teacher, and student and literature, and which pursue a "playful" literature curriculum, value the unexpected, and allow conversations where children talk their…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development
Instructor, 1992
Research suggests children have seven distinct intelligences (linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal). The article presents ideas to help elementary teachers develop intelligences in their students. It describes the project approach to providing multiple opportunities for using…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedReiff, Judith C. – Childhood Education, 1997
Examines the application of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences at the middle school level. Suggests that planning, teaching and assessment should be based upon learner's individual needs and intelligences, aiming to help develop particular intelligences and strengthen the existing ones. Proposes several learning activities for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
