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Koszalka, Tiffany A. – 2003
This digest briefly reviews connections among the literature on the adoption of innovations, technology integration, and the value of reflection in encouraging educators to explore the integration of new educational technologies into their current teaching practices. An approach to prompting reflection is described, which uses structured guidance…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Development, Educational Practices, Educational Research
Kagan, Sharon L.; Garcia, Eugene E. – 1991
Despite growing interest in children's policy and in research regarding childhood bilingualism and language acquisition, the early care and education of linguistically and culturally diverse preschoolers remains a matter of much concern. Relative inattention at the level of policy to the needs and interests of such children is due to several…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Cultural Differences, Educational Development, Educational Policy
Teaching Problem Solving--Secondary School Science. ERIC/SMEAC Science Education Digest No. 2, 1988.
Blosser, Patricia E. – 1988
Problem solving is often identified as a goal of science education. What is considered problem solving varies from teacher to teacher. The ultimate goal of problem-solving education has been identified as a means of helping students develop higher-order thinking skills. This ERIC digest focuses on problem solving in secondary school science as…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Development
Patrick, John J. – 1997
There are more than 100 democracies in the world today. All but three of them--Great Britain, Israel, and New Zealand --have written constitutions. This digest examines the importance of constitutions and constitutionalism and the teaching of these concepts through the use of comparisons. The primary objectives of civic education for democratic…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Communism, Comparative Analysis
Wojtan, Linda S., Ed.; Spence, Donald, Ed. – 1992
This collection of essays presents a rationale for incorporating teaching about Japan in the K-12 curriculum. The volume provides practical examples and guidelines about how to achieve this goal. The essays are organized into three main categories--professional development, curriculum design and enhancement, and exchange. The essays include:…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Imel, Susan – 2001
New learning technologies present many challenges for adult educators. They have great potential for achieving many underlying goals of adult education; however, like any tool, they must be used reflectively and viewed through a critical lens. The challenge is to use learning technologies in ways that support learning and respond to the needs of…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Education, Adult Education, Constructivism (Learning)
Branch, Robert Maribe, Ed.; Fitzgerald, Mary Ann, Ed. – 1998
The Educational Media and Technology Yearbook (EMTY) provides essential and timely information to help educational technologists, librarians, and media specialists practice their profession in a dynamic and changing field. By documenting current trends, issues, innovations, and research findings, the book provides a valuable reference tool for the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Doctoral Programs, Educational Development