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Patrick, Paula – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2007
Written by experienced language educator Paula Patrick, this 96-page book offers detailed guidelines to help new classroom teachers gain confidence and direction as they begin their teaching careers. In addition to step-by-step strategies for everything from classroom organization to navigating Back-to-School Night, the book includes sample lesson…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Guidelines, Teaching Guides, Self Efficacy
Irvine, Colin C. Ed. – Greenwood Press, 2008
Language arts are at the forefront of education these days. Instructors at all levels are being encouraged to teach writing in their courses, even if those courses cover subjects other than English. Literature instructors have long used fiction to teach composition. But because the novel reflects a broad range of human experiences and historical…
Descriptors: English Literature, Education Courses, Intercultural Communication, General Education
Prigo, Robert – Corwin Press, 2007
Teaching physical science in the elementary and middle grades can be challenging for busy teachers faced with growing science demands and limited classroom resources. Robert Prigo provides fun and engaging activities using safe, available materials that educators can easily incorporate into lesson plans. Extensive examples, sample inquiry…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Student Needs, Learning Activities, Class Activities
Browne, Ann – Paul Chapman Publishing, 2007
In this book, Ann Browne draws on research findings and good practice to provide practical and guidance about working with young children aged 3-5 years in nursery and reception classes. The author covers all of the key theoretical issues, providing a wealth of classroom examples. Practical suggestions for activities and resources include ways of…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Textbook Content, Teaching Guides, Learning Modules
Starr, Jerold M., Ed. – 1991
This text book on the Vietnam War is to be used in teaching high students. Each of the volume's 12 chapters is a self-contained unit on an aspect of the War. The chapters are: (1) Introduction to Vietnam: land, history, and culture; (2) America at war in Vietnam: decisions and consequences; (3) Was the Vietnam War legal? (4) who fought for the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, High Schools, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Schickedanz, Judith A.; Pergantis, Mary Lynnn; Kanosky, Jan; Blaney, Annmarie; Ottinger, Joan – 1997
The purpose of this guide is to make available to teachers both curriculum ideas and information about the craft of instruction, and provide information about their adaptation to differing circumstances. Chapter 1 of the guide addresses the "theoretical framework" including the issue of active versus passive learning. Chapter 2 addresses…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment
1997
The project Teaching Science with TOYS promotes toys as an ideal mechanism for science instruction, because they are an everyday part of the students' world and carry a user-friendly message. TOYS Teacher Resource Modules are collections of "TOYS" activities grouped around a topic or theme with supporting science content and pedagogical…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Hands on Science
Taylor, Beverley A. P. – 1998
The project Teaching Science with TOYS promotes toys as an ideal mechanism for science instruction, because they are an everyday part of the students' world and carry a user-friendly message. TOYS Teacher Resource Modules are collections of "TOYS" activities grouped around a topic or theme with supporting science content and pedagogical…
Descriptors: Energy Education, Hands on Science, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades