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Hollywood or History? An Inquiry-Based Strategy for Using Cartoons to Teach Topics in Elementary and Secondary Social Studies. Hollywood or History
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Scott L. Roberts, Editor; Charles J. Elfer, Editor – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2025
In response to the limitations associated with teaching through film, we sought to develop practical lesson ideas that might bridge gaps between theory and practice and assist teachers endeavoring to make effective use of film in their classrooms. One of the more interesting sources of visual media many authors in the previous volumes elected to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Cartoons, Teaching Methods
Where's the Science? Exploring a New Science Teacher Educator's Theoretical and Practical Understandings of Scientific Inquiry
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Donohue, Kerri; Buck, Gayle A.; Akerson, Valarie – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2020
The purpose for this self-study was to explore the theoretical and practical understandings of scientific inquiry inherent in our elementary teacher preparation program, specifically those of new instructors. Although scientific inquiry and inquiry-based learning are emphasized in our program, several new instructors, doctoral students hired to…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Theory Practice Relationship, Inquiry
An Action Research Project by Teacher Candidates and Their Instructor into Using Math Inquiry: Learning about Relations between Theory and Practice
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Betts, Paul; McLarty, Michelle; Dickson, Krysta – Networks: An Online Journal for Teacher Research, 2017
This paper reports on what two teacher candidates and their instructor learned from an action research project into the use of inquiry to teach mathematics. We use a model of the relation between theory and practice in teacher education to interpret what we learned about inquiry. This model describes three modes for teacher candidates to learn…
Descriptors: Action Research, Mathematics Instruction, Active Learning, Inquiry
Reflections.
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Whitmore, Kathryn F.; Norton-Meier, Lori A. – Primary Voices K-6, 2000
Forms part of a themed issue describing "Parent-Kid-Teacher Investigators," a program in which parents, children, and teachers gather regularly to use language and literacy for action research projects. Discusses ways in which schools and families are alike in building a supportive environment for learning. Illustrates conditions contributing to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship
Welcome to PKTI.
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Whitmore, Kathryn F.; Norton-Meier, Lori A. – Primary Voices K-6, 2000
Forms part of a themed issue describing "Parent-Kid-Teacher Investigators," a program in which parents, children, and teachers gather regularly to use language and literacy for action research projects. Explains the philosophy, assumptions, and intentions behind the program, and research that supports it. Offers action examples of how each belief…
Descriptors: Action Research, Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Educational Philosophy
The Role of the Arts in New Media and Canadian Education for the 21st Century.
Gouzouasis, Peter – Education Canada, 2001
Consistent with Einstein's notion that imagination is more powerful than knowledge, a University of British Columbia program prepares teachers to teach elementary students computer literacy through the arts. Arts computer fluency and literacy can be a fun, creative platform for acquiring general computer skills, arts-based skills, conceptual…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Art Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education