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Yoon, Susan; Liu, Lei; Goh, Sao-Ee – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2010
Understanding the dynamics of individual or group adaptation can provide valuable information for constructing professional development strategies to increase chances of instructional success. This paper reports on an exploratory study that identifies indicators of convergent vs. non-convergent adaptation in two cases of teachers working together…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Group Dynamics, Adjustment (to Environment), Group Behavior
Mahler, William A.; And Others – 1976
This is an exploratory study of methods for the preparation of computer curriculum materials. It deals with courseware development procedures for the PLATO IV computer-based education system, and draws on interviews with over 100 persons engaged in courseware production. The report presents a five stage model of development: (1) planning, (2)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Group Structure, Instructional Materials
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Coleman, Mary Ruth – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1995
Meeting the needs of gifted students within the regular classroom requires appropriate uses of cluster grouping, where small groups of students with similar learning needs are assigned to a particular teacher; an extended support system for the teacher; and educational differentiation to meet student needs. (JDD)
Descriptors: Cluster Grouping, Curriculum Development, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Strasser, Ben B. – Instructor, 1973
Presents lesson characteristics that describe inquiry lessons, which are designed to teach students how to learn to think for themselves and develop their own decision making powers. (RK)
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Curriculum Development, Group Structure, Individualism
One Feather, Vivian – 1972
To enable the student to better his self-image, this project endeavors to give the student opportunity to acquire factual knowledge as well as new experience and skills. Through an integrated program of instructional materials, the 9th grade Oglala Sioux student studies the history and culture of the Oglala people on the Pine Ridge Indian…
Descriptors: American Indians, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Background, Curriculum Development
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Salter, Kit; Riggs-Salter, Cathy – Journal of Geography, 1993
Asserts that efforts to achieve educational reform can have significant personal and professional effects on participants in the process. Presents "Ten Verities" as a perspective on the tremendous investment that participation in the reform process requires. Concludes that, the end product of world class geography standards will justify…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Whipple, Babette S. – 1967
The paper describes the basic features and techniques of a specific kind of discussion group, the Grouptalk. Grouptalk, especially useful in the elementary grades, is a formal discussion of a question by a small group and a leader. Participants follow the specific rules that all contribute relevantly to the discussion and that all help in the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Discussion Groups, Elementary Education
Brokes, A. L.; Jenks, C. L. – 1975
This guide presents tasks a planning group should consider when implementing a program. Although implementation may not occur in this sequence, the total array of implementation tasks includes selecting a planning group leader, defining the problem, selecting objectives, designing the program, developing an implementation plan, developing an…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Development, Educational Planning