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Rink, Judith E. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1982
The practices and philosophy of a teacher whose physical education classes include orthopedically handicapped students are described. Independent learning and a productive learning environment are emphasized through learning activities which involve children cognitively and affectively while they develop psychomotor skills. (PP)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Group Behavior
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Steinbrink, John E.; Jones, Robert M. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1990
Presents the Two-Level Cooperative Group Learning Model, a small-group instruction technique, developed at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and based on the Jigsaw II approach. Outlines a sample unit, showing how student expert groups teach their home teams. Demonstrates the technique's benefits: greater student motivation and interaction,…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
O'Connor, Rollanda E.; Jenkins, Joseph R. – 1993
This study examined what occurs in cooperative learning groups that include students with mild disabilities in grades 3-6. Teacher interviews were combined with observations of 10 special and 10 regular education students' behavior in cooperative learning groups which used the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition model. Results are…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Group Behavior
Sancho, Anthony R. – 1972
The child in the bilingual education situation must be aware of the two languages involved as two separate systems corresponding to the two distinct cultural entities that are part of his environment. The child must learn to separate, yet identify with, each system as a useful and necessary means of communication. The teacher-directed method is…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Child Language, Classroom Techniques
Sheridan, Jack – 1974
This curriculum guide for fifth-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons on the topic of group action. The lessons are intended to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept and inter- and intrapersonal skills necessary for individual and group effectiveness. Teaching techniques include use of transparencies and…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Grade 5
Baltimore City Public Schools, MD. – 1972
The social studies curriculum guide for levels K-6 emphasizes the role played by all ethnic groups in the development of the American culture. Main goals of the course are to enhance the student's knowledge of self, appreciation of his heritage and the heritage of others, and understanding of the contributions of many peoples to the growth of the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Guides