Self-efficacy is a key factor in performance success, yet little is known about how music educators nurture students' self-belief within studio and class music lessons. This study explored teachers' perceptions of pedagogical priorities in the development of self-efficacy. The goal was to understand how teachers intuitively nurture students'…

Background: Data-based decision making can lead to increased student achievement; however, schools struggle with the implementation of data-based decision making. Professional development in the use of data is therefore urgently needed. However, professional development is often ineffective in terms of improving the knowledge, skills, and attitude…

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to investigate how one secondary school, known for its high quality educational program, is infusing the pedagogical elements that are conducive for a 21st century education. The administration's vision along with teacher interviews and classroom observations were used to understand if the school was…

Introduces a lesson plan that teaches students to become more observant. Explains that the students began with a contour drawing of a fire hydrant, folded it into four sections, and then rendered each section differently. Finds that the students also learned about artistic methods utilized in creating art. (CMK)

A SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM ON SEWING WAS DEVELOPED AND COMPARED WITH THE TRADITIONAL LABORATORY-DEMONSTRATION METHOD OF TEACHING. THE PROGRAM COMPRISED SECTIONS ON SEWING MACHINES, PATTERNS, AND BLOUSE CONSTRUCTION, AND WAS INTENDED TO ACHIEVE PERFORMANCE OF LABORATORY TASKS, UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROCESSES INVOLVED, AND PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER…

Describes an art project where beginning drawing students used values and chiaroscuro techniques to draw bird nests. Explains how the students observed the nest that was displayed in the art classroom. Discusses the steps involved in creating the artworks. (CMK)

Describes an art project for high school students that combines observational skills, art history, and production. Students research historical art motifs and create a motif drawing. Explains that the students gain an appreciation for their motif and the original artist. (CMK)

Presents active learning strategies that utilize visual images, in particular photographs, to promote learning in geography. Explains that the six activities focus on Vietnam. Uses the photographs to encourage students to engage with the images to promote better observation skills. (CMK)

This study used cognitive developmental theory to analyze how teachers learn to teach sport education. Two groups of undergraduate pre-service teachers were studied, one group during their secondary methods and corresponding field-teaching courses, the other during an independent teaching course. Data were collected through ethnographic…

One of the outstanding characteristics of American secondary education is the emphasis that it places upon individual and social needs. Most educators endorse student extraclass activities as an important way to obtain program flexibility, meet individual needs, and attain desirable education objectives. Among the purposes of this publication are…