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Karaganis, Sandra, Ed. – New Directions for School Leadership, 1998
When the Winnetka public school system reexamined its philosophy, questions were raised about the alignment between theory and practice. This sourcebook represents the thinking of teachers about how the validity of their philosophy of education rests on their ability to analyze what they are, discover how they came to be what they are, and imagine…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools
Download full textGubbins, E. Jean, Ed.; Siegle, Del, Ed. – The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented Newsletter, 1999
These two newsletters of The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) present articles concerned with research on the education of gifted and talented students. The articles include: "NRC/GT: Making Decisions and Determining Next Steps" (E. Jean Gubbins); "Free Summer Programs for Talented Teens" (D. Betsy McCoach); "High End…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Research and Development, Sex Differences
Peer reviewedDevine, James T., Ed.; And Others – Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal, 1986
To add a foundation to the growing excitement among educators about the central role they play in helping learners become strategic readers, the articles in this thematic journal provide insight into current reading theory and practice. Richard Telfer's article reviews research on strategic reading and clarifies what is meant by the phrase…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Research
Milz, Vera E. – Insights into Open Education, 1987
The concern for literacy dominates the elementary classroom as instructional theories mesh with the realities of practice. Reviews of research literature, such as "Becoming a Nation of Readers," have given considerable support to meaning-centered, active language learning curricula. Questioning whether today's children will be literate…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Literacy Education, Primary Education, Reading Instruction
Elliott, Sue – 1989
This booklet provides an understanding of science education for young children in terms of both a theoretical basis for planning and a selection of practical experiences. The theoretical and practical sections are organized separately, and readers are advised that an understanding of the theoretical approach is essential prior to implementing the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Science Activities
Hughes, Katherine L.; Moore, David Thornton; Bailey, Thomas R. – IEE Brief, 1999
A study tested the claim that work-based learning can have positive effects on academic learning. Data were obtained through interviews with faculty, staff, students, and employers, and observation of classroom-based links to the work-based learning components at three sites involved in a work-based learning project. At the three sites, a total of…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits, Internship Programs, Outcomes of Education
Bridglall, Beatrice L. – Pedagogical Inquiry and Praxis, 2001
This article summarizes findings and recommendations about how to apply research on teaching and learning to classroom practice presented in "How People Learn: Bridging Research and Practice." Section 1 examines existing links between learning research and education practice. Section 2 highlights the ways that people learn, noting three…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Context Effect, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Gubbins, E. Jean, Ed.; Siegle, Del, Ed. – National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) Newsletter, 1997
These two newsletters of The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) present articles concerned with research on the education of gifted and talented students. The articles are: "NRC/GT: Research Should Inform Practice" (E. Jean Gubbins); "Building a Bridge: A Combined Effort between Gifted and Bilingual Education" (Valentina…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Mathematics Instruction
Karolides, Nicholas J., Ed. – Wisconsin English Journal, 1985
The articles in this journal issue explore classroom methods for enhancing language acquisition. The titles of the articles and their authors are as follows: (1) Forests and Trees: Conservation and Reforestation" (Joyce S. Steward); (2) "Using Literature to Teach Language" (Richard D. Cureton); (3) "Language Learning through…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Language Acquisition, Language Enrichment
Fitch, Raymond E., Ed. – FOCUS: Teaching English Language Arts, 1981
Focusing on the notion that the author supplies the words in a text while the reader supplies the meaning, this issue contains essays that combine literary theories with classroom practices. Following an introduction by R. E. Fitch, articles include "Teaching a Western: Jack Schaefer's 'Shane'" (J. R. Ruff); "Pragmatic Criticism in…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Petrosky, Anthony R., Ed.; Bartholomae, David, Ed. – 1986
Intended for composition teachers and researchers, as well as those involved with educational issues apart from the writing community (legislators, administrators, researchers in other fields, parents), this book contains essays that take a critical step beyond the standard arguments of the profession, pushing hard for example, at some of the…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Process Approach (Writing)
Anderson, Philip M., Ed. – The Leaflet, 1982
Emphasizing language as both medium and object of instruction, the articles in this focused journal issue promote the interaction of students' language and teachers' language as a means to increased student awareness of, and facility with, language. The first three articles provide a context, methodology, and evaluation framework for language…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, English, English Instruction, Grammar
Peer reviewedKay, Jack, Ed. – Speaker and Gavel, 1986
Focusing on how computers can and should be used in intercollegiate forensics, this journal issue offers the perspectives of a number of forensics instructors. The lead article, "Applications of Computer Technology in Intercollegiate Debate" by Theodore F. Sheckels, Jr., discusses five areas in which forensics educators might use computer…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Debate
Karolides, Nicholas J., Ed. – Wisconsin English Journal, 1983
The articles in this journal issue explore current theories of the reading/writing relationship and practices in writing instruction. The titles and their authors are as follows: (1) "Cognitive Processes in Writing and Reading" (Roderic C. Botts); (2) "Brainstorming and Writing" (Brock Dethier); (3) "Group Writing:…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Cognitive Processes, Content Area Writing, Cooperation
Reagan, Sally, Ed. – Iowa English Bulletin, 1987
Providing a mix of theoretical and practical suggestions, the articles in this focused journal issue present strategies for teaching various aspects of creative writing. The articles included and their authors are as follows: (1) "What Are We Up To?" (K. Stein); (2) "And Now a Word from Molly and Ned" (M. Martone); (3) "Student Fiction Writers and…
Descriptors: Characterization, Creative Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
