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Cordero, Antonia – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2008
Social work programs that prepare students for culturally competent practice rely on the principle that cultural identity and differences are positive; and that social work services need to be delivered in ways which are culturally acceptable to clients and enhance their ethnic group participation and power. Cross-cultural experiences facilitate…
Descriptors: Teaching Models, Transformative Learning, Cross Cultural Training, Adult Learning
Lincoln, Robert D. – Schools in the Middle, 1997
Discusses the advantages and problems of multi-year instruction or "looping." Looping improves relationships, increases student achievement, strengthens school-home partnerships, increases parental support, promotes discipline, and increases academic time. Briefly describes Tolland Middle School's implementation of multi-year…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Experimental Schools
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Lonning, Robert A.; DeFranco, Thomas C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
An integrated mathematics/science elementary methods course was developed as part of Connecticut's statewide systemic initiative. Considers: (1) What does integration mean? (2) What content should be taught? and (3) How should it be taught? Implementation team included an exemplary elementary teacher. Appendix presents a sample integrated lesson.…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Higher Education