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Computer Dialog for Children
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Lunetta, Vincent N. – Clearing House, 1978
Investigates how the computer can facilitate learning for elementary and middle school students and what aspects of the curriculum can be handled effectively by computers. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Definitions, Elementary Education
The Humanities and Humanities Education
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Kelly, Edward M. – Clearing House, 1976
Article attempts to close the gap between the terms "humanities" and "humanities education," between scholars and practitioners, between a body of content for study and the process by which that content is taught. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Attitudes, Educational Objectives, Humanistic Education
Education and Meaning: Consequences for Learning.
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Foster, John T., Jr.; Grant, Sydney R. – Clearing House, 1984
Distinguishes between objective and subjective meaning, illustrates the impact of subjective meaning on learning, and argues for a more balanced treatment of both. (FL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Processes, Learning Theories
Individualizing Instruction in the Middle School: Modifications and Adaptations in Curriculum for the Mainstreamed Student.
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Post, Linda M. – Clearing House, 1984
Presents an outline of a number of curriculum modifications and adaptations that can be relatively simple to implement at the middle school level in order to individualize instruction in mainstreamed classrooms. (FL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction
Dispelling the Myths of Inquiry Teaching
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Wendel, Robert – Clearing House, 1973
Reflective teaching is indeed less structured than traditional education because it involves the students more meaningfully in the selecting and planning of learning experiences through cooperative teacher small group interaction. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Group Dynamics, Inquiry, Learning Processes
Mnemonic Techniques that Improve Reading Comprehension.
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Giordano, Gerald – Clearing House, 1982
Provides nine methods students can use to file information efficiently while reading: (1) time-space arrangements, (2) absurd pictures, (3) narratives, (4) rhymes, (5) acronyms, (6) acrostics, (7) numerical acrostics, (8) graphic illustrations, and (9) spontaneous associations. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Processes, Mnemonics
Conversion to the Metric System
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Rieck, William A. – Clearing House, 1976
Provides some suggestions for implementing the metric system including the need to establish a learning motivation for metrication within students. (RK)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Learning Processes, Measurement, Metric System
Stimulating Intuitive Thinking through Problem Solving.
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Stewart, William J. – Clearing House, 1988
Asserts that the sudden insights that characterize intuitive thinking are as important in effectuating learning as analytical thinking. Claims that intuitive thinking enables students to comprehend complex relationships better, to put things into better perspective, to generate new ideas, and to perceive more ways to integrate facts, concepts, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Differences, Intuition
Preparing Volunteer Tutors
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Sawyer, Diane J. – Clearing House, 1977
Provides a brief guide that teachers and administrators might use as the foundation for training sessions with inexperienced volunteers interested in tutoring upper elementary or secondary level students who have failed to acquire basic reading skills. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Processes, Reading Skills
The Art of Questioning Your Students.
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Fairbairn, Donald M. – Clearing House, 1987
Offers suggestions for improving teachers' techniques for questioning students, such as ceasing to ask leading questions or questions that require only a yes or no answer and instead asking questions that require deeper thought. (JC)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Learning Processes, Mathematics Instruction
Literature and Reading Too: The English Teacher Does Both.
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Jenkins, Anne – Clearing House, 1987
Discusses the role of the English teacher in teaching reading. Concludes that successful instruction is comprised of interaction between students and the teacher, sound methods, and appropriate materials. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Learning Processes, Reading Instruction
Creating Process Materials to Improve Classroom Learning.
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Bailey, Gerald D. – Clearing House, 1985
Identifies key rules, procedures, routines, and activities from teacher effectiveness research and explains how to use them in the creation of process materials--teacher-made materials that assist students in identifying and using behaviors necessary to learning. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Processes