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"I Want to Learn My Phone Number": Encourage Young Children to Set Their Own Learning Goals
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Warash, Bobbie Gibson; Smith, Keri; Root, Amy – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2011
Young children's capabilities continue to be revealed through brain and other scientific research. These advances in knowledge have led to the implementation of more progressive learning experiences in preschool programs. More in-depth explorations accommodate young children's intellect and they help children develop life skills as competent…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Teaching Methods, Student Educational Objectives, Executive Function
How Learning Contracts Motivate Students
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Greenwood, Scott C.; McCabe, Patrick P. – Middle School Journal (J3), 2008
In this article, the authors discuss how learning contracts can motivate students. "A learning contract is simply a written agreement between teacher and learner in which the learner undertakes to complete mutually agreed upon tasks in a specified amount of time on his or her own initiative" (Greenwood, 2003, p.1). Contracts are designed to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Student Participation, Teaching Methods
Give Kids Reading Options.
Kassens, Zola – Instructor, 1984
Teachers can motivate students to read by offering choices. Ideas for developing a contract strategy for reading are discussed. Optional activities and contract terms for both average and above average students are suggested. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Learning Activities, Performance Contracts
Environmental Action Plan.
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Warren, Pat, Ed. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents and discusses a contract to encourage students to get involved in cleaning up the environment. (PR)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Individualized Instruction in the Social Studies Through Learning Centers and Contracts. How To Do It Series, Series 2, No. 11.
Davis, Anita Price – 1980
The paper presents a rationale for individualizing instruction in social studies in elementary and secondary schools and offers suggestions to aid classroom teachers as they develop two individualized instruction techniques. These recommended approaches are learning centers (areas of classrooms set aside for special learning, review, and…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Individualized Instruction
Learning in Their Own Style.
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Cambell, Melvin; Burton, VirLynn – Science and Children, 1994
Presents a unit approach that utilizes Howard Gardner's seven intelligences (Linguistic, Logical/mathematical, Spatial, Music, Kinesthetic/body, Intrapersonal, and Interpersonal). Students are given a list of activities and make a contract to complete a certain number on the list. A sample unit for fifth graders on the bodily systems is provided.…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
Preparing "Learning Activity Packets" for Individualized Instruction: "Student Contracts" Approach.
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Kimizuka, Sumako – 1973
This paper is concerned with individualizing instruction for advanced students in secondary school language programs. Learning Activity Packets are prescribed as the ideal means of individualizing instruction in such programs. Five aspects of this method of instruction are examined: (1) the nature of individualized instruction, (2) the value of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Individualized Instruction, Japanese
Historical Sensitivity.
Humphreys, Lester Jay – 1971
This document is a diagnostic test and workbook for high school and college students who are developing a sense of history using a seven-stage developmental schema. It is part of SO 008 711 and should only be used in conjunction with it to fully understand its components. The objectives and explanation for the workbook will be found in SO 008 711.…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Education, Higher Education, History Instruction
Classroom Management: Teaching Techniques and Strategies for Dealing with Discipline Problems.
Atlanta Teacher Corps Consortium, GA. – 1978
Techniques and activities for effective classroom management are presented in this module. The stated objectives of the module are to promote appropriate student behavior, to develop good interpersonal relationships and a positive socioemotional climate, and to establish and maintain a productive classroom organization. Samples of pre-post…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
La Ensenanza del Espanol a traves de las artes con sabor y salero. Monografia de Recursos No. 20 (Teaching Spanish through the Arts with Taste and Charm. Resource Monograph No. 20).
Rabell, Rosa B. – 1977
This illustrated booklet describes aspects of a college Spanish course in which students play an active role in learning and using the language. Methods and materials take account of real-life situations and situations significant to young people. The learning of Spanish through "fine arts" is discussed, that is, learning the language by using the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Bibliographies, College Language Programs, Creative Dramatics