NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Laws, Policies, & Programs
United States Constitution1
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing 1 to 15 of 56 results Save | Export
Tiantian Feng – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This autoethnographic case study examines the localization of the literature circle (LCs) methodology within a Chinese EFL (English as a Foreign Language) pedagogy course, focusing on the training of prospective educators. Most Chinese K-12 EFL teachers, having graduated as English majors, frequently lack exposure to innovative, student-centered…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Teachers, English (Second Language), Case Studies
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Brandmo, Christian; Aas, Marit; Colbjørnsen, Tor; Olsen, Rolf – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2021
Group coaching is emerging as an approach with a strong potential for developing leadership competencies. However, there is little research on its use in the professional training of school leaders. In this study, we investigate the outcome of and the processes involved in group coaching using data from reflection papers and evaluations. The…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Group Activities, Psychotherapy, Self Efficacy
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Smith, Kenneth J. – Gifted Child Today, 2023
For all students, cognitive and social and emotional needs go hand in hand. Teachers of academically advanced students should address these intertwining needs in ways that are sensitive to what is unique about how these students think and feel. Over the years, my students have taught me several lessons about how to do just that. These lessons have…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Gifted Education, Student Needs, Social Emotional Learning
Whitaker, Beth; Whitaker, Todd – Eye on Education, 2012
Written to accompany the second edition of Todd Whitaker's best-selling title, "What Great Teachers Do Differently," this study guide can be used by facilitators and participants in seminars, book study groups, or other professional development events. The variety of activities and strategies in this book will help teachers engage in critical…
Descriptors: Discussion, Group Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Study Guides
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Cook, Michelle; Deaton, Cynthia – Science and Children, 2012
In recent years, a number of National Research Council reports have emphasized the need to improve science education and enhance science literacy for all students. In addition, the newly released "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" advocates engaging students in scientific practices and disciplinary core ideas. Children are not learning…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Education, Case Studies, Group Activities
Buckalew, M. W., Ed. – Opening Education for Children and Youth, 1979
This collection of articles on peace education includes course descriptions, examples of student writing, lists of resources and class activities, research on children's and adolescents' thinking about peace, and essays on humanistic education and research trends in peace studies. The various articles are directed at differing age levels, ranging…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Conflict Resolution, Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education
Mollohan, Kathleen – 1978
The social studies unit involves students in learning about how their families and neighbors view their community. In addition, students identify community issues and problems, and explore their own attitudes about their community. It is designed for use in grade five through junior high school. There are four parts to the community study project.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Change, Community Study, Creative Activities
San Francisco Univ., CA. Dept. of Education. – 1977
Three units of one to three weeks duration each comprise this Filipino Culture Education Project package developed for students in grades 6-8. Objectives are to help students recognize the cultural heritage of Filipino Americans, to develop bicultural identities, and to help non-Filipino students develop appreciation for the cultural diversity…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Adolescents, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Platte, Stephen A. – Social Education, 1991
Discusses a method of finding and implementing articles from among the sizeable amount of professional literature regarding cooperative learning. Describes the application of three teaching models (1) jigsaw, (2) group investigation, and (3) cybernetics that apply cooperative learning to elementary and secondary social studies instruction. (SG)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Research, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Hipp, Kristine A. – 2001
This paper is a case study of a middle school in the Midwest that was involved with a national project over a 3-year period in trying to create a professional learning community. The case study includes background, areas of focused reflection, a school profile, case questions to stimulate dialogue and problem-solving, and author's reflections. The…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Case Studies, Change Agents, Cooperative Learning
Leach, Alexandra N. – Book Links, 1996
Provides an annotated bibliography of Norse mythology (picture books, collections, fiction, and information books), highlights prose and poetry resources for adults, and outlines independent and group activities in drama, art, social studies, and language arts. (PEN)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Anthologies, Art
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Schuncke, George M. – Social Studies, 1979
Explores characteristics of group dynamics which teachers should be aware of in planning group activities for social studies classes. Provides guidelines by which teachers can plan group activities which help students attain cognitive, affective, and process-skill goals for the social studies. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Group Dynamics, Group Experience
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Singleton, H. Wells; Nelson, Murry R. – Social Studies, 1980
Describes a small group activity for grades 5 and above which emphasizes group decision making. The activity, a decision-grid process, is designed for four participants per group. The specific model presented focuses on community services and values. A bibliography of relevant resources is provided. (KC)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Involvement, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Haas, Mary E. – 1988
The educational value of games includes learning to: (1) follow directions and use social skills; (2) review information and use cognitive skills; (3) make decisions and live with the consequences; and (4) become aware of new information. This paper describes how teachers might use small group games to reinforce what is taught in social studies…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Group Activities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Russell, Dorothy S.; Rogus, Joseph F. – Social Studies, 1978
Presents an activity to involve student and community groups in the complexities of desegregation planning and to stimulate among participants the desire for additional data on a variety of desegregation questions. The activity is based on an imaginary city under court order to desegregate. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Desegregation Methods, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Previous Page | Next Page »
Pages: 1  |  2  |  3  |  4