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| Learning | 7 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 5 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 4 |
| Teachers | 4 |
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Learning, 1993
Describes a variety of teacher-recommended books and videos to help educators sharpen their professional edge at home. Topics include classroom management, understanding students, professional development, changing the system, and curriculum (language arts, social studies, science, and math). (SM)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Jervis, Kathe – Learning, 1978
A teacher seminar focusing on children's thinking is reviewed. The seminar operates in teachers' homes and emphasizes group discussion and exchange of experiences. (DS)
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Processes, Discussion, Discussion Groups
Fullan, Michael; Hargreaves, Andy – Learning, 1997
Suggestions are offered for teachers in moving schools toward collaboration: reflect on values and teaching; become risk takers; learn to trust processes and people; appreciate colleagues; commit to ongoing improvement; seek variety; redefine roles; balance work and life; include administrators; and acknowledge benefits of collaboration to…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Cooperative Planning, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Learning, 1996
Describes how to create teacher professional development networks that are run by teachers and for teachers with a common goal. The paper explains what teacher networks are and are not, and it provides information about national networks, on-site networks, and online networks. (SM)
Descriptors: Collegiality, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Planning, Elementary School Teachers
Feil, Connie – Learning, 1996
Because technology is changing rapidly, teachers must keep up with new developments. This article recommends that teachers be proactive, creating their own staff development options and asking questions in order to get started. Suggestions for resources and options are provided, including attending conferences, using video training, and bringing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Teachers
Learning, 1996
Discusses how to initiate good professional development options and how to evaluate existing professional development programs for appropriateness. Options noted are teacher networks, National Board certification, university collaborations, Professional Development Schools, and local staff development efforts. Some resource information is…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College School Cooperation, Educational Change, Elementary School Teachers
Learning, 1996
A pull-out folder presents the latest information and resources about teaching reading. After offering statistics about reading and reading instruction, the folder examines National Council of Teachers of English and English/International Reading Association standards, explains how to nurture a love of reading in students, and offers resources for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
