This study investigates the experiences of high school Chinese language teachers engaged in the development of interdisciplinary, school-based curricula during a period of national curriculum policy transition. Utilizing theoretical sampling, we conducted interviews with 50 teachers to elucidate the factors influencing the creation of…

In this design case, I discuss the design and development of an open educational resource textbook on teaching methods of early literacy, primarily geared toward preservice teachers in Iowa. This design case intends to provide an interdisciplinary example of an accessible, multimodal, interactive, contextually relevant, and culturally inclusive…

Advocates of open educational resources (OER) promote OER's advantages over traditional course materials, such as student cost savings, but little is known about OER's impact on the college instructors who teach with it. Implementing new course materials often requires considerable effort on the part of faculty, so relevant empirical research has…

In recent years, the evolution plan in the educational system and curriculum has been one of the most important topics in educational circles. This implies that the programs implemented in higher educational system have not been fully achieved for various reasons. One of the most important reasons is "not paying attention to the localization…

To be digitally literate, an individual must be able to effectively make and share meaning in different modes and formats, effectively create, collaborate, and communicate in digital environments, and understand how and when technology can support these processes. However, K-5 teachers lack resources that adequately support their digital literacy…

The transition to distance learning in the spring of 2020 caused by COVID-19 was particularly challenging for Montessori educators and students because key elements of the Method were not directly transferable to this new and hastily designed format. Hands-on learning with Montessori materials and learning in a community, as well as careful…

The paper describes a graduate course deploying innovative instructional materials (e.g., the use of novels to provide context for theoretical constructs) and learning activities (e.g., community asset mapping) to engage issues of leadership in rural settings. Prior to describing the course itself, the paper develops a rationale for the importance…

This paper describes an intergenerational project developed in partnership between a social work degree program and an Older People's Theatre group. Bringing together a small group of students, older actors, and film makers, methods from drama and the arts were utilised to explore the topic of intimacy and sexuality in later life. The project…

Describes several types of resources on the Internet for children's literature that may be used to support interdisciplinary instruction: central sites, teacher-created children's literature projects, author web sites, Internet-posted lesson plans, and electronic mailing lists. (SR)

This publication is the teacher's reference of a series of three energy education publications. This teacher's reference handbook provides background information and some materials to aid the teacher in using the activities in the other two publications. The many charts, graphs, and illustrations are designed to provide the teacher with graphic…

This booklet on ecosystems is one in a series on environmental education for grades K-12. The activities explore the structure and dynamic nature of ecosystems, as well as the interactions between humans and ecosystems. Four basic behavioral objectives are listed with activity options and appropriate subject areas. Each activity includes materials…

This volume contains a series of papers which develop multidisciplinary environmental education activities in seven subject matter areas: political science, health education, language or communication arts, art, science, mathematics, and social studies. Different formats are used for organizing the materials in each of the different subject areas.…

Although designed as a resource for teachers in the Guilford County (North Carolina) School System, this guide contains information applicable to most K-12 curricula. There are five color-coded sections, each devoted to specific grade levels: K-3, 4-6, 4-9, 10-12. The Appendices include field trip possibilities, an energy use checklist, and…

One of the most interesting developments in teaching has been the growing importance of the outdoor environment. Whether it be playground, garden or field, the outdoors offers a range of challenging experiences, especially in the delivery of early mathematics. Oral feedback to parents, together with photographic displays, can show them that…

The activities in this publication are taken from one of the thirteen units comprising the "Environment and the Quality of Life" series in New Jersey. This book is one of three containing energy-related student activities at various grade levels. The topic of this particular book is energy transportation. The activities correspond to a…