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Ritz, Catherine; Sherf, Nicole – Foreign Language Annals, 2023
This large-scale study used a survey to collect data on K-12 world language classrooms in Massachusetts public schools, focusing on core instructional practices, curriculum, and assessment. The study resulted in 383 individual teacher completed responses, representing 188 districts, which was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results indicate…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Kindergarten
Richards, Jack C.; Pun, Jack – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2023
The use of English to teach content subjects has been a growing trend in many parts of the world. It is labelled in a variety of ways, such as content-based learning, content and language integrated learning, immersion education, theme-based language teaching, and bilingual education, but it is referred to in this paper as English-medium…
Descriptors: Classification, Language of Instruction, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Gericke, Niklas; Torbjörnsson, Tomas – Environmental Education Research, 2022
The present study explores how school improvement in combination with a teacher professional development (TPD) project influenced the implementation of education for sustainable development (ESD) in five Swedish schools, when employing a whole school approach. Interviews were conducted with three teachers from each school. Shulman and Shulman's…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Moral Values, Trust (Psychology), Environmental Education
Ramos, Kathleen; Wolf, Elisa J.; Hauber-Özer, Melissa – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2021
Today's PK-12 teachers and students navigate an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. This growing interconnectedness and need to navigate life and work in our globalized world have prompted calls for teacher educators around the world to design changes in coursework that inspire teachers to create learning experiences to foster…
Descriptors: Teacher Educators, Teacher Responsibility, Learning Activities, Teacher Education Programs
Bradley, Karen Sue; Bradley, Jack – Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 2014
In recent years, the popularity of alphabet books has spread into older grades, as they address a variety of themes and can be used across disciplines. Their complexity can stimulate thinking and offer a world of possibilities in the area of research. Students of all ages are motivated to create an alphabet book on a self-selected topic. The…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Books, Childrens Literature, Teaching Methods
Corry, Michael; Ianacone, Robert; Stella, Julie – E-Learning and Digital Media, 2014
The purpose of this study was to examine brick-and-mortar and online teacher best practice themes using thematic analysis and a newly developed theory-based analytic process entitled Synthesized Thematic Analysis Criteria (STAC). The STAC was developed to facilitate the meaningful thematic analysis of research based best practices of K-12…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Online Courses, Best Practices, Teaching Methods

Chronaki, A. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2000
Explores two mathematics teachers' ways of employing theme-based resources in their lessons. Provides a detailed look at how teachers of diverse pedagogic orientations use thematic contexts in their teaching of mathematics. (Contains 39 references.) (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Teaching Methods

Leon, Warren – Social Education, 1980
Provides suggestions for turning the search for local history materials into a coherent package for the classroom. Teachers should choose a project that teaches skills and helps shape student values. A thematic approach (for example, transportation) contributes to selectivity and is useful for producing a sourcebook. (KC)
Descriptors: Community Study, Elementary Secondary Education, Local History, Social Studies

Whitesell, Kathleena – Volta Review, 1995
Discussion of the use of theme cycles in the teaching of students with hearing impairments first compares holistic theme cycles with traditional, reductionist theme units. The development of theme cycle components and issues is then related to locating needed materials, assisting hearing-impaired students in accessing information, managing data,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments, Holistic Approach
Blatt, Gloria T. – 1976
This paper discusses the thematic unit as a series of activities including reading, discussions, drama sessions, art workshops, games, writing, and movies, all revolving around a single topic. Students are free to seek and select their own books or stories within the topic and to read at their own pace. The thematic unit also includes a heightened…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials
Miller, Etta – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1988
Deaf elementary and secondary students were found to be less skilled when reading stories in "elaboration" (i.e., drawing conclusions through interpretation of details), a process requiring higher-order thinking skills. An approach to teaching these skills is described that compares and contrasts a series of stories sharing a common theme. (VW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education
Writers' Development Trust, Toronto (Ontario). – 1975
To assist Canadian educational administrators and librarians on all levels, a project was organized to develop professional, flexible resource guides for the study of Canadian literature. This booklet, an introduction to the "Resource Guides for the Teaching of Canadian Literature," contains the rationale for the project, a brief overview of the…
Descriptors: Canadian Literature, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials

Crawford-Lange, Linda M.; Lange, Dale L. – Theory into Practice, 1987
A rationale and an eight-step process for the integration of language and culture in the second-language classroom is presented. Frequently asked questions are answered and suggestions for implementation of this integrative language/culture learning process are made. (MT)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Second Language Instruction

Riley, Tracy L. – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
This paper explores the use of conceptual themes as a framework for interdisciplinary studies with gifted students. Describes sample themes and suggested student products, as well as guidelines for brainstorming, planning activities, facilitating production, and evaluating student products. (PB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Bolte, Anne L. – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1989
The advantages of using themes as the foundation of a language arts program for hearing-impaired students are outlined. Methods for developing new themes, recycling old themes, having children choose their study materials, and structuring classroom activities are presented. Examples from an insect theme illustrate the approach. (JDD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Entomology, Hearing Impairments