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Seah, Rebecca – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2018
Using the correct materials and manipulatives appropriately allows the richness of geometrical concepts to be fully investigated to enable students to explore and reason about shapes. This article explores some of the key ideas involved in learning about two dimensional shapes and discusses how materials can be used to support learning.
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Plane Geometry, Media Selection, Resource Materials
Giblin, Thomas R. – Media and Methods, 1980
Argues for a more creative use of media and for a more personal involvement in media selection. Lists resources to help in this activity. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, Mass Media, Media Selection
Sakovich, Vladimir; Costello, William – Media and Methods, 1980
Offers a detailed rundown of audiovisual equipment in terms of what each type does, its instructional application, the costs of purchase and maintenance, and the availability of corresponding program materials. (FL)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Costs, Educational Equipment
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Filho, Walter D. S. Leal – Environmental Education and Information, 1990
Described in this article are some of the ways in which teachers of environment-based subjects can use the information derived from the media in their routine activities. Included are ideas on how to select sources of information, themes, and approaches. (KR)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Development, Ecology, Environmental Education
McLean, Gary N. – 1984
Designed to give the teacher ideas for enlivening and enriching the teaching of business subjects, this publication on teaching keyboarding/typewriting is part of the Rapid Reader series. It begins by differentiating between keyboarding and typewriting and establishing the criteria for making decisions regarding appropriate content and…
Descriptors: Business Education, Course Content, Courseware, Grading
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. – 1981
In addition to presenting detailed guidelines for foreign language curriculum development in Georgia public schools, this guide includes illustrations of a variety of classroom approaches to meeting course goals. The overall rationale for the guide is to bring programs and curricula at all levels in line with both societal needs for…
Descriptors: Career Education, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Morton, John S.; And Others – 1985
Economics lessons and suggestions on how to organize and teach high school economics courses are provided. An overview discusses how to organize an economics course, key economic concepts, how to choose instructional materials, and how to evaluate students. A bibliography of resource materials and addresses of resource organizations are also…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Curriculum Development, Economics
Fields, Owen; And Others – 1978
This guide is designed to assist business teachers to effectively use simulations that involve student interaction. Learning experiences in all levels of business and office education are examined: business exploration, basic business, and occupational preparation. In the introduction, the types of simulated activities are explained, along with…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Business Education, Business Skills, Career Exploration
Potter, Earl L. – 1978
This guide is concerned with how to use audiovisuals to strengthen the instructor's teaching procedures. The following topics are addressed: concepts and functions of audiovisual materials usage, how to avoid dry and dull presentations, summarizing instruction using audiovisuals, getting to the point using audiovisuals, and relating course…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, College Faculty
State Univ. of New York, Albany. Center for Educational Communications. – 1971
The Instructional Technology Course for Teachers (ITCT) is a 15-week course to provide practicing teachers with an introduction to the use of technology in instruction. It can be used either in colleges or in school system in-service programs. The ITCT curriculum is composed of eight self-contained units of instruction, which can be put together…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Descriptions, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Friedlander, Jonathan – 1981
Ten authors offer a large array of theoretical and practical ideas for developing a viable Middle Eastern K-12 curriculum. A major purpose of the 10 articles is to help teachers in the United States become aware of problems confronting them in teaching about the Middle East. In the first article, the author discusses some problems--for example,…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
Hedges, Lowell E. – 2000
This document, which was written by a teacher with more than 40 years of teaching experience, is intended to help new and experienced teachers engage in the following activities: reflect upon their philosophy of teaching; plan, conduct, and evaluate their teaching and learning process; and improve the way they function as teachers in their school…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills