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Essential Concepts of Nanoscale Science and Technology for High School Students Based on a Delphi Study by the Expert Community
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Sakhnini, Sohair; Blonder, Ron – International Journal of Science Education, 2015
Nanoscale science and technology (NST) is an important new field in modern science. In the current study, we seek to answer the question: "What are the essential concepts of NST that should be taught in high school"? A 3-round Delphi study methodology was applied based on 2 communities of experts in nanotechnology research and science…
Descriptors: High School Students, Delphi Technique, Scientific Concepts, Fundamental Concepts
Pedagogical Competencies for Mother-Tongue Teacher Education
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Mata, Liliana – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2014
This study aims to elaborate a framework for both the foundation and application of professional standards for mother-tongue teachers. The main issue with which this study is concerned constitutes the lack of a set of clear standards for the initial training of mother-tongue teachers. In terms of theory, that which has currently been analyzed in…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Specialists, Standards
Developing a Conceptual Framework for Evaluation of E-Content of Virtual Courses: E-Learning Center of an Iranian University Case Study
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Akhavan, Peyman; Arefi, Majid Feyz – Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects, 2014
The purpose of this study is to obtain suitable quality criteria for evaluation of electronic content for virtual courses. We attempt to find the aspects which are important in developing e-content for virtual courses and to determine the criteria we need to judge for the quality and efficiency of learning objects and e-content. So we can classify…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Classification, Educational Technology, Course Content
An Empirically Grounded Theory of Literary Development. Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge on Literary Development in Upper Secondary Education
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Witte, Theo; Rijlaarsdam, Gert; Schram, Dick – Online Submission, 2012
Teachers encounter immense variety in literary competence among students in their secondary school classrooms. Yet, little is known about how they perceive and deal with this variety. Moreover, little is known about the literary development that students undergo during their school career and the different levels of development that can be…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Questionnaires, Secondary School Students
Is Cataloging a Passe Skill in Today's Technological Society?
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Truett, Carol – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Presents results of survey of 200 Nebraskan media specialists conducted to determine extent to which school librarians are involved in processing print and nonprint materials and the tools they use. Classification and subject heading systems used, authority for main entry choice, and other authorities consulted are noted. Questionnaire is…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Guides
Report of a Survey of the University of Arizona. Bulletin, 1922, No. 36
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Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1923
On February 4, 1922, a request came from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Arizona, The Hon. Elsie Toles, to the Commissioner of Education asking that the Bureau of Education make a survey of the University of Arizona. The invitation was accepted by the Commissioner of Education, who designated E. Parke, R. Kilbe, president of the…
Descriptors: Criticism, Specialists, Governing Boards, Administrator Education