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A Brief Historical Development of Classical Mathematics before the Renaissance
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Debnath, Lokenath – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2011
This article deals with a short history of mathematics and mathematical scientists during the ancient and medieval periods. Included are some major developments of the ancient, Indian, Arabic, Egyptian, Greek and medieval mathematics and their significant impact on the Renaissance mathematics. Special attention is given to many results, theorems,…
Descriptors: Mathematics, History, Medieval History, Number Concepts
Journey to Medieval China: Using Technology-Enhanced Instruction to Develop Content Knowledge and Digital Literacy Skills
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Shand, Kristen; Winstead, Lisa; Kottler, Ellen – Social Studies, 2012
Recent innovations in Web-based technology tools have made planning instruction with technology in mind far more doable than in years past. To aid teachers in planning with technology, tools are organized into five broad categories: communication, collaboration, presentation, organization and critical-thinking. The purpose and potential of each…
Descriptors: Medieval History, Asian History, Foreign Countries, History Instruction
Interculturalism, Education and Dialogue. Global Studies in Education. Volume 13
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Besley, Tina, Ed.; Peters, Michael A., Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2012
Intercultural dialogue is a concept and discourse that dates back to the 1980s. It is the major means for managing diversity and strengthening democracy within Europe and beyond. It has been adopted by the United Nations, UNESCO and the Council of Europe as the basis for interreligious and interfaith initiatives and has become increasingly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intercultural Communication, Multicultural Education, Global Approach
Meditation and the Classroom: Contemplative Pedagogy for Religious Studies. SUNY Series in Religious Studies
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Simmer-Brown, Judith, Ed.; Grace, Fran, Ed. – SUNY Press, 2011
"Meditation and the Classroom" inventively articulates how educators can use meditation to educate the whole student. Notably, a number of universities have initiated contemplative studies options and others have opened contemplative spaces. This represents an attempt to address the inner life. It is also a sign of a new era, one in…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Instruction, Higher Education, Religion Studies
Marco Polo.
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Rinetti, Carolyn – 1999
This two day lesson plan for middle school students examines Marco Polo's travels and trade during the Middle Ages. The unit consists of four activities: (1) journal entry/brainstorming; (2) lecture on trade items of the Middle Ages and Marco Polo; (3) simulation of Marco Polo's Journey; and (4) a writing assignment. It provides step-by-step…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Cultural Exchange, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Annual Proceedings of Selected Papers on the Practice of Educational Communications and Technology Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (33rd, Anaheim, California, 2010). Volume 2
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Simonson, Michael, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2010
For the thirty-third year, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. This is Volume #2 of the 33rd "Annual Proceedings of Selected Papers on the Practice of Educational Communications and Technology." This volume includes…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Management Systems, Technology Uses in Education, Web Sites