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Huss, John A. – Gifted Child Today, 2006
Several studies on cooperative learning suggest that cooperative learning make students develop more higher level reasoning, more frequent generation of new ideas and solutions, and greater transfer of what is learned within one situation to another. Cooperative learning also promotes academic achievement, increases retention, and vastly improves…
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping, Instructional Effectiveness
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Gallicchio, Bertille C. – English Journal, 1992
Discusses teaching in schools with heterogeneous grouping and in those with homogeneous grouping. Supports multiability classrooms and describes the benefits. Suggests techniques to deal with the range of student ability. (SR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping
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Hassan, Dolly Z. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1988
Argues that a special approach is needed to teach Standard American English to West Indians and that they not be placed in classes with native or limited-English speakers. Identifies the linguistic features of West Indian Creole. Reviews research conducted in Great Britain on West Indian immigrants' special problems and needs. (PAA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Applied Linguistics, Componential Analysis, Creoles
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Fiedler, Ellen D.; Lange, Richard E.; Winebrenner, Susan – Roeper Review, 2002
This reprint of a previously published article describes a study that examined the relationship of six commonly held myths regarding ability grouping to educators' efforts to provide the best instructional programs for all students. The article is preceded by a commentary stressing the need for appropriate services. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices
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Music Educators Journal, 1979
Seven string educators respond to questions about repertoire sources for novice players, the teaching of improvisation, weaknesses in current instructional materials, ensemble size, the integration of Suzuki's methods into traditional programs, the problems of a violinist teaching other instruments, and coordination of school and other youth…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Elementary Secondary Education, Homogeneous Grouping, Instructional Materials
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Woolnough, Brian E. – European Journal of Science Education, 1981
The author reviews the past few years of experience gained in English schools of mixed-ability teaching in science and makes some personal interpretations of the lessons to be learned from that experience. It is hoped that some of these issues will be of relevance to other countries. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Academic Ability, Aptitude
Doyle, Robert J.; LaGrasta, Thomas M. – 1988
This policy statement developed on behalf of the Sharon (Massachusetts) public school system focuses on the need to decrease referrals for special education services, provide support to regular classroom teachers to adapt instruction for all students, and improve the effectiveness of the supplementary instruction provided to students with learning…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Grossen, Bonnie – 1996
This paper addresses issues in the relationship of instructional grouping to both educational excellence and equity. First, equity issues are considered in light of two court cases: Hobson v. Hansen and Marshall v. Georgia which, together, offer guidelines for equitable ability grouping. Next, the research on the effects of grouping arrangements…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Court Litigation, Educational Principles