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Rulloda, Rudolfo Barcena – Online Submission, 2011
School violence has mushroomed into a devastating epidemic and is deteriorating the basic foundation of education. In this article, the author will present several teaching strategies for preventing school violence from becoming an arduous enigma within the classroom and school environments, and focus on assessment and reflection in order to…
Descriptors: Violence, Teaching Methods, Academic Achievement, Prevention
Ediger, Marlow – 2000
Spelling words correctly in a separate subject curriculum is a rare procedure of learning today. However, correct spelling of words harmonizes well with the behaviorally stated objectives movement in that either a word is spelled correctly or incorrectly. Standardized and criterion referenced tests (CRTs) stress precise learnings in that machine…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behaviorism, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Sprenger, Marilee B. – 2002
This book uses an analogy of "The Wizard of Oz" to offer information about cognitive research, sharing simple tactics for implementing these ideas in the classroom. The book discusses expert findings about brain growth, structure, and functions to help teachers and administrators foster a love of learning in all students. Key features…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style
Poole, Gloria T. – 2000
This paper argues for the "nurture" side of the "nature versus nurture" debate of the nature of intelligence. It argues for the theory of multiple intelligences in relation to sociocultural and cognitive perspectives of second language learning. A brief historical overview of intelligence is presented, and classroom practices that lead to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Intelligence Quotient
Bell, Adam; Bell, Mary – 2003
A study was designed to assist elementary music teachers to create and/or improve methods of assessment for fifth-grade beginning band students. It was conducted from August to December 2002 and included 13 volunteer participants from a rapidly growing student population at an Illinois elementary school. As part of the research process, surveys,…
Descriptors: Action Research, Bands (Music), Classroom Techniques, Educational Research
Hiltibran, Cheryl – 1998
With the advent of accelerative learning changing the teaching paradigm, it is important to establish more effective ways of evaluating and assessing learning competencies. Alternative assessments are necessary because: (1) all learning needs to be placed into the larger context of the real world; (2) the ultimate purpose of education is for the…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Costa, Arthur L.; Lowery, Lawrence F. – 1989
This book presents successful classroom practices for teaching thinking skills with children and adolescents. An introduction discusses the basic importance of cognitive processes to academic success and the importance of thinking skills programs for all students. Four fundamental concepts that underlie recent changes in curriculum and…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes
Fogarty, Robin – 1995
This collection of articles on the learner-centered classroom offers strategies that fall into the following five educational arenas: (1) integrated curricula; (2) thoughtful instruction; (3) active learning; (4) reflective transfer; and (5) authentic assessment. Section one presents an overview of natural, holistic, integrated curricula created…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Strategies
Gipe, Joan P. – 1998
Intended for classroom teachers at all levels and for undergraduate students in teacher education programs that included a practicum or field experience, this book provides both a guide and a resource for meeting the needs of readers experiencing difficulty. This fourth edition focuses on providing teachers with techniques for recognizing readers…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Corrective Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Haley, Marjorie – 1997
A discussion of block scheduling for second language instruction looks at the advantages and disadvantages and offers some suggestions for classroom management and course organization. It is argued that block scheduling may offer a potential solution to large classes, insufficient time for labs, too little individualized instruction; few…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Block Scheduling, Classroom Techniques, Course Organization
Walker, Donna E. – 1998
This book presents strategies for creating a meaningful, active classroom environment based on the latest research on learning and about multiple intelligences. The book emphasizes a change to interactive thinking activities to increase students' success and explains how to change a classroom from teacher-focused to student-focused. Chapter 1,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Change
Delisle, James R. – 2002
This volume contains a collection of more than 50 articles and essays written by a professor of education at Kent State University who coordinates the undergraduate and graduate programs in gifted child education and directs a program for gifted students in grades 7-8. The articles, from publications such as "Education…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Child Advocacy, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum
Chapman, Carolyn – 1993
This guide provides a rationale and approach for translating Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences into classroom practice. Chapter 1 explains Gardner's theory and gives the definitions of the seven intelligences he identifies: verbal/linguistic, musical/rhythmic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, intrapersonal,…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Fredenburg, Aldene, Ed. – 1995
This resource book, compiled by the Society for Developmental Education (SDE), focuses on the child-centered classroom, providing articles and suggestions for strengthening child-centered education. The seven sections of the book are as follows: (1) "For Discussion," including debates on class size and inclusion; (2) "Readiness/Kindergarten,"…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Design
Lazear, David – 1991
This guide provides a rationale and approach for translating Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences into classroom practice. The introduction explains Gardner's theory, gives the definitions of the seven intelligences he identifies--verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, body/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
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