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Guterman, Oz; Neuman, Ari – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2019
Research has indicated significant disparities in the academic achievement of minority and majority groups in most Western countries. In light of the role of academic achievement as the main component of social mobility, it is important to understand the source of these differences between the majority and minority groups. The present research…
Descriptors: Differences, Academic Achievement, Higher Education, Goal Orientation
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Vidergor, Hava E.; Magen-Nagar, Noga; Ilaiyan, Salman – Teaching Education, 2018
The current pilot study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of Arab and Jewish teacher trainees regarding the impact of variables on preparation for teaching. This study included 314 participating teacher trainees from two colleges in Israel. One hundred forty-eight (47.1%) of them studied in a Hebrew-speaking college and 166 (52.9%) students…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Trainees
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Alt, Dorit – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2016
This study was aimed at assessing the relationships between college students' pre-entry factors, self-efficacy and motivation for learning, and the perceived constructivist learning in traditional lecture-based courses and seminars (SM). The study included 411 undergraduate third-year college students. Several scales were administered to the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Teaching Methods, Seminars, Correlation
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Aflalo, Ester – Issues in Educational Research, 2012
This study furthers the understanding of the connections between learning approaches and learning strengths. The research population embraced 65 males from the Jewish ultraorthodox community, who abide by distinct methods of study. One group follows the very didactic, linear and structured approach with performance orientation, while the second…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Jews, Research Tools, Foreign Countries
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Mulat, Tiruwork; Arcavi, Abraham – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2009
Many studies have reported on the economical, social, and educational difficulties encountered by Ethiopian Jews since their immigration to Israel. Furthermore, the overall academic underachievement and poor representation of students of Ethiopian origin (SEO) in the advanced mathematics and science classes were highlighted and described. Yet,…
Descriptors: Jews, Student Attitudes, Underachievement, Mathematics Achievement
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Totten, Samuel – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Contends that, although the Jewish Holocaust is horrifying, it is imperative that students learn about it. Provides guidelines for teaching about the topic in elementary and middle schools. Includes a resource list of first-person accounts and fictional works and a chart showing the death toll by European nation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Elementary Education, European History, Foreign Countries
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Wieser, Paul – Social Education, 1995
Presents a high school lesson on Hitler's death camps and the widespread policy of brutality and oppression against European Jews. Includes student objectives, instructional procedures, and a chart listing the value of used clothing taken from the Jews. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, European History, Foreign Countries
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Haverkamp, Beth; Schamel, Wynell – Social Education, 1995
Describes the historical background to the Nuremberg War Trials. Asserts that there is a wealth of evidence in the National Archives documenting atrocities committed by the Nazis. Presents primary source documents used in the Trials and provides seven suggested teaching strategies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History
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Goldstein, Phyllis – Social Education, 1995
Asserts that the motion picture, "Schindler's List," explores the human capacity for monumental evil as well as the capacity for extraordinary courage. Describes "Facing History and Ourselves: A Guide to Schindler's List," which provides an interdisciplinary framework for examining the film and exploring this period of history.…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History
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Drew, Margaret A. – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that any historical literature needs to be evaluated both as history and literature. Presents a review of recommended books for teaching about the Holocaust. Asserts that no single book can convey the full story and true horror of that historical period. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education