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Lee, David L.; Belfiore, Phillip J.; Budin, Shannon Gormley – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2008
Recently, high-probability request sequences has shown promise as a method to enhance student compliance using positive methods without sacrificing the quality of the assignment. High-probability request sequences use a series of preferred behaviors to increase the likelihood that nonpreferred behaviors will occur. For this intervention, a series…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Probability, Teaching Methods, Classroom Techniques
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Fay, David – English Teaching Forum, 2007
If you are interested in using sequential art forms such as comic books in your EFL classroom, this article is full of helpful advice. Reading sequential art is beneficial because students can work with authentic texts with real language and graphic support. Students can also apply research and cultural knowledge to the creation of their own…
Descriptors: Story Telling, English (Second Language), English Instruction, Cartoons
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Birchman, J. A.; Sadowski, M. A. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2007
Regardless of the instrument used to determine learning styles, it is commonly accepted that people learn in different ways. As Professors, we tend to teach in a style that matches the way we ourselves learn. Tis may or may not match the learning styles of the students in our classroom. As Graphics educators, we cannot meet every student's…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Cognitive Style, Teaching Styles, Teacher Characteristics
McAulay, John D. – Teacher, 1980
Presented is a list of developmental and sequential skills and concepts for preschool through grade 6 students, which can serve as a general guide to presenting and reinforcing globe and earth science basic ideas and related activities. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Developmental Programs, Earth Science
Burrows, Lodema; Dubitsky, Barbara – 1984
A program, developed to train teachers to use the computer, is based on the belief that adults acquire computer literacy in the same way that children do: sequentially and with hands-on experience. Programming is taught first. Reliance is placed on peer teaching as well as teaching by a skilled instructor. The role of play is emphasized in…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Gensley, Juliana T. – 1974
Intended for teachers of gifted students in grades 4-6, the guide emphasizes the need for specialized instruction in mathematics, suggests methods for teaching mathematical facts and concepts, describes approaches and materials to develop students' understanding of mathematical principles, and explores ways to build skills and creativity. Stressed…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Creative Development, Curriculum Design