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Williams, Andy; Wainwright, Nalda – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2016
Background: In recent years increasing attention has been given to models-based approaches to physical education as a way of promoting standards and particular types of learning through better alignment of teacher planning and delivery with pupil learning and achievement. However, little attention has been given to the specific contribution a…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Academic Achievement, Individual Development
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Williams, Andy; Wainwright, Nalda – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2016
Background: This paper is part two of a discussion about a new pedagogical model for adventure in the curriculum. It builds upon part one, the advocacy paper, which considered important theoretical foundations, historical influences and research outcomes of outdoor adventure education (OAE) in the UK. Purpose: This paper outlines how a model for…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Academic Achievement, Individual Development
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Callejo Pérez, David; Hernández Ulloa, Abel; Martínez Ruiz, Xicoténcatl – Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education, 2014
The purpose of this article is to discuss the dilemma of the multi-university in sustainable education, research, and outreach by addressing some of the ways in which universities, must generate actions that seek to address these challenges, develop strategic relationships, and maximize their potential in the areas of teaching, research and…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Nationalism, Higher Education, Sustainable Development
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Battey, Glenda J. L.; Ebbeck, Vicki – Journal of Experiential Education, 2013
Bullying behavior has problematic psychosocial ramifications for the bully, victim, and those who are both a bully and a victim. The Bully Prevention Challenge Course Curriculum utilizes a challenge ropes course to address bully behaviors in seventh-grade middle school classes. The program incorporates the use of challenge activities framed with…
Descriptors: Bullying, Prevention, Qualitative Research, Victims
Howe, Alan, Ed.; Richards, Val, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
The transition from primary to secondary school can often be a difficult time for children, and managing the transition smoothly has posed a problem for teachers at both upper primary and lower secondary level. At a time when "childhood" recedes and "adulthood" beckons, the inequalities between individual children can widen,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Physical Development, Teaching Methods, Transitional Programs
Young, Shareen; And Others – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1972
Ideas, opinions, and goals related to physical education are presented by 7 new physical education teachers. (JB)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Individual Development, Nongraded Instructional Grouping, Opinions
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Dewald-Link, Margaret R. – Home Economics Research Journal, 1980
Views the influence of human development content in home economics preservice education (1) as subject matter to teach; (2) as development concepts teachers need in order to plan, teach, and evaluate student educational experiences; and (3) as a way for students to understand their own behavior and attitudes. (CT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Home Economics Education, Home Economics Teachers
Snell, Ednell M.; Snapp, Betty Lou – 1978
This home economics curriculum for the middle school (grades 6-8) is designed to assist students in developing self-concept, making decisions, and developing basic skills. Written by a group of home economics teachers, this curriculum contains nine learning packages on the following topics: (1) consumer management; (2) decision management; (3)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Clothing Instruction, Consumer Education, Curriculum