NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)4
Since 2006 (last 20 years)14
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 14 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Yeh, Yi-Lien – Music Education Research, 2018
The importance of music teachers reflecting on their teaching practise has been discussed for a long time [(Gaunt 2008. "One-to-one Tuition in a Conservatoire: The Perceptions of Instrumental and Vocal Teachers." "Psychology of Music" 36 (2): 215-245; Schön 1987. "Educating the Reflective Practitioner." San…
Descriptors: Music Education, Music Teachers, Qualitative Research, Musical Instruments
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Catalano, Theresa; Shende, Madhur; Suh, Emily K. – International Journal of Multilingualism, 2018
Globalisation and increased transnational migration underscore the need for educational responses to multilingualism and multilingual discourses. One way to heighten awareness of multilingual pedagogies (while simultaneously providing data for multilingual research) is the use of reflective language study and journaling by language…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Teaching Methods, Diaries, Observation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Varvarigou, Maria – International Journal of Music Education, 2016
This article explores cooperative learning in choral conducting education. The five characteristics of cooperative learning identified by Adams and Hamm ((1996). "Cooperative learning: Critical thinking and collaboration across the curriculum" (2nd ed.). Springfield, IL: Charles Thomas Publishers): positive interdependence; face-to-face…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Music Education, Singing, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Lakshmi, B. Samrajya – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2014
Journal writing and Peer Observation in an educational context have become popular techniques, with several different types of applications. They have now been used quite widely in both language teaching and in teacher training. However, despite its reported advantages in both teaching and research, there are not many Peer Observation and Diary…
Descriptors: Journal Writing, Teaching Methods, Observation, Diaries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Whitehead, David; Murphy, Fiona – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2014
A case study approach was used to examine the potential knowledge-transforming role of writing with 27, Year 12 chemistry students'. The study was prompted by changes to external chemistry examinations that required students to write connected discourse, and supported by the chemistry teacher's belief in the instructional value of…
Descriptors: Interviews, High School Students, Writing (Composition), Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Cuesta, Josefa; Azcárate, Pilar; Cardeñoso, José Maria – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2016
The present article analyses the changes in practices, ideas, and attitudes proposed by a group of novice science teachers during a further education teacher training program. The research on which it is based is focused on monitoring the training program and its impact on the participating teachers. The training program has as its starting point…
Descriptors: Secondary Education, Science Teachers, Reflection, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Gutierrez, A. Renee; Hunter, Cheryl A. – Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 2012
This qualitative case study examined the perceived impact of immersion language study for pre-service teachers. The focus of the case was a month-long exploratory language and cultural immersion project in Costa Rica. The guiding questions were: what knowledge of teaching literacy do pre-service teachers reflect upon during a linguistic and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Literacy Education, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Bartleet, Brydie-Leigh; Carfoot, Gavin – International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, 2013
This article will discuss the ways in which community service learning programs in music can foster meaningful collaborations between universities and Indigenous communities. Drawing on recent pedagogical literature on service learning and insights from a four-year partnership between Australian Indigenous musicians at the Winanjjikari Music…
Descriptors: Musicians, Cooperation, Indigenous Populations, Foreign Countries
Kruger, Teresa – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this phenomenological multi-case study was to explore with four secondary social studies teachers their experiences teaching controversial issues. Through a better understanding of the motivation of these teachers, the successes and challenges they experienced, and the strategies they utilized, more informed decisions about teaching…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Phenomenology, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Casey, Ashley – Educational Action Research, 2013
Either action research by teachers uses the approach as a methodology to examine pedagogical change in a single intervention or it is used as means of understanding a journey of change. In contrast, this paper examines the significant impact of using action research in a second cycle of learning in the same context and with the same participants.…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Action Research, Cooperative Learning, Intervention
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Krug, Don H.; Parker, Ann – Art Education, 2009
In this article, the authors share some of their learning about art, aesthetics, and people's ways of living. They discuss why the renewal of professional learning is important and demonstrate how K-12 teachers can engage in this process by creating a journal of critical inquiry about their own local communities' art, aesthetics, and cultures.…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Art Teachers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Harding, Mary; Haven, Becky – Journal of Dance Education, 2009
The intent of this action research study was to determine the effect peer coaching had on transfer of skills and content in the secondary arts classroom. Incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods, the study took place in two public high schools, one a suburban high school and the other a first ring suburban high school (close to an…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Peer Teaching, High Schools, Suburban Schools
Rinchen, Sonam – Australian Teacher Education Association, 2009
In pursuit of quality education in Bhutan there has been a desire to shift from teacher-dominant class teaching to students taking initiative in their own learning. This paper investigated the issue of moving teaching and learning from teacher-centered classes to independent learning of students. The research was carried out at Samtse College of…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Majors (Students), Student Teachers, Class Activities
Chou, Chiou-hui – Asia Pacific Education Review, 2008
Teaching English in elementary schools has been an important educational policy in Asian countries over the past several decades. This study investigates how in-service teachers in elementary schools conceptualize their practical knowledge about English teaching in Taiwan. It provides examples of experiences and practical knowledge that English…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Foreign Countries, Language Teachers, Educational Policy