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Gibbons, Andrew; Peters, Michael A.; Delaune, Andrea; Jandric, Petar; Sojot, Amy N.; Kupferman, David W.; Tesar, Marek; Johansson, Viktor; Cabral, Marta; Devine, Nesta; Hood, Nina – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2021
This is a collective writing project that is part of the larger design of Infantologies, Infanticides and Infantilizations; a quartet that explores the philosophy of infants from thematic perspectives, that puts infants at the centre of our reflections, and that encourages a different academic style of thinking.
Descriptors: Infants, Philosophy, Imagination, Childrens Literature
Herrin, Roberta T., Ed.; Davis, Sarah K., Ed. – 1989
Chronicling a year-long project to study fantasy literature, this book presents essays, teaching units, student writing, and "jack tales." The project chronicled in the book consisted of a 3-week intensive study program for librarians and teachers of grades 2 through 7 throughout the Appalachian region, followed up by two more meetings…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Herrin, Roberta T., Ed.; Davis, Sarah K., Ed. – 1992
Chronicling a year-long project to study fantasy literature, this book presents essays, teaching units, student writing models, and "jack tales." The project chronicled in the book consisted of a 4-week intensive study program for librarians and teachers of grades 2 through 7 throughout the Appalachian region, followed up by two more…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Paran, Amos, Ed. – Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), 2006
The contributors to this volume believe that learners do not learn in isolation but absorb what is around them. This book includes practical applications and case studies used to make literary teachings come alive in varied ESL/EFL classroom settings around the world. This book brings to life the organic connection between literature and language…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Poetry, Language Skills
Roberts, David H., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This compilation presents materials associated with the 5-week summer session of the Samford University Writing Project, 1994. The compilation begins with curriculum vitae of staff, teacher consultants, and guest speakers. The compilation also presents lists of group and committee members. Summaries of 14 presentations (on such topics as…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Bias, Civil War (United States), Elementary Secondary Education
Hayes, Donald G.; Dockery, Linda B., Ed. – 1989
Ten model teaching units are offered for use with academically gifted students at elementary grade levels. The units are interdisciplinary, reflect a concern for basic skills, can be used in a variety of settings, and emphasize development of critical and creative thinking skills. "All in the Family," by Patricia Wofford, acquaints students with a…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Biology, Communication (Thought Transfer), Creative Thinking
Bradshaw, Delia, Ed. – 1998
This book contains eight case studies of critical literacy in action in Victoria, Australia. The following papers are included: "Preface" (John Dewar Wilson); "Introduction" (Delia Bradshaw); "Making the Time and Space for Critical Literacy: Why Bother?" (Barbara Comber); "Questioning Text: Critical Literacy in…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy