Response to intervention is meant to be broad-based and preventative. However, as formulated and practiced the approach often is too limited in how it frames what needs to go on to enable learning, engage students, and keep them engaged. In particular, it pays too little attention to the need to strengthen the classroom and schoolwide context in…

A series of helpful tips for planning and teaching an adult course is contained in this guide. Section 1 studies the creation of a climate for learning. It includes such elements as the uniqueness of teaching adults, the characteristics of successful adult instructors, the importance of the first class meeting, getting to know the students, and…

This paper proposes a plan for teaching young children in a systematic diagnostic manner. A sequence of steps is described which includes: (1) diagnosis, through the use of formal and informal tests and classroom observation; (2) choosing specific objectives that have relevance to the individual child and are measurable or observable; (3) planning…

THE 16 CLASSROOM EPISODES PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT WERE SELECTED BECAUSE (1) THEY RELATE CLOSELY TO IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF LEARNING AND (2) THEY HAVE HIGH INSTRUCTIONAL VALUE FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS. IN DEVELOPING THE EPISODE MATERIALS, THE INVESTIGATORS PHOTOGRAPHED AND TAPE RECORDED WIDE VARIETIES OF CLASSROOM EVENTS FROM ONGOING…

This text on the education of gifted children is organized into two parts--the first on curriculum principles and the second on applications of those principles. The first chapter examines such topics as theories of intelligence, qualitatively different curricula, and a comprehensive approach to curriculum. Chapter 2 considers several continuums…

This curriculum resource book provides a collection of practical ideas that preschool educators can use to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children attending a high quality preschool center. The ideas are designed to concur with the format of standards C-L set forth in the related document: "Standards of Quality and…