How can teachers adapt the curriculum to help advanced learners attain expertise? An abundance of research exists on the topic of expertise, exploring the traits students exhibit as they progress from the initial stages of novice-like uncertainty to the more confident stages of expertise. However, fewer researchers have demonstrated how teachers…

From leading authorities, this state-of-the-art manual presents the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers with autism. Supported by the principles of developmental psychology and applied behavior analysis, ESDM's intensive teaching interventions…

Describes the reasons for the Hunter teaching model's effectiveness. First, it is clear; second, it can be immediately applied; and third, it promotes a common vocabulary that gives teachers a common language with which they can work together in the development of the teaching process. (MD)

Provides a nonthreatening and collegial supervision model for teachers who do not see themselves as being able to profit from instructional improvement statements. Includes a diagram and six references. (Author/MD)

Discusses competencies necessary for structuring teaching-learning environments (data, stimuli, and strategies) in objective-referenced or criterion-referenced instruction. Teaching competencies (behaviors) listed are pointed toward music instruction, but are applicable for all subject areas. (Author/AH)

This paper presents a rationale for teaching study skills to students with learning disabilities, a flexible study skills model, and suggestions for implementing the model. Students with learning disabilities are seen as capable of learning study skills but require specific instruction and practice and need teachers who understand learning styles,…

Discusses selected aspects of understanding spoken foreign language within the parameters of a suggested model of listening comprehension. Suggests some educational strategies in accordance with the proposed model and indicates some of the ways in which computer-assisted learning might help to develop listening comprehension. (EKN)

This book presents a model of curriculum development for gifted students and offers four parallel approaches that focus on ascending intellectual demand as students develop expertise in learning. The parallel curriculum's four approaches include: (1) the core or basic curriculum; (2) the curriculum of connections, which expands on the core…

Finds the film "Dead Poets Society" superficial, misleading, and seriously flawed. Examines seven pedagogical issues raised by the film, including (1) should a teacher who suspects that students are about to break school rules connive at their misconduct? and (2) are "sensitivity games" likely to have a lasting effect on…

Offers a model which relates student learning by gifted students to the use of technology. Four learning modes are identified: acquirer of information, retriever of information, constructor of information, and presenter of information. Provides examples of appropriate technology for each mode, as well as integration of learning modes and…

Hunter responds to Gibboney's criticism of her teaching model in the previous article. She points to the fact that her model is based on research, and (in response to Gibboney's criticism of its simplistic approach) that the model has been criticized for expecting too high a level of thinking skills. (MD)

Round three; Gibboney responds to Hunter's response to his criticism of Hunter's teaching model. He reiterates his belief that Hunter has not demonstrated a satisfactory research base for the model and that her training process is too narrow and ignores competing approaches and critical discussion. (MD)

Hunter's "seven-step lesson plan" has been misinterpreted and misunderstood. The plan was developed to be used flexibly, through misinterpretation it has been used too rigidly. The seven steps would be better understood if conceived as "generic" instructional processes to be "considered" in every teaching situation.…

Reviews the ERIC documents that examine teachers experiencing the writing process and that describe the format of workshop and inservice programs that seek to involve teachers in writing. (JL)

Examines the notion that much of what is taught in English classes is irrelevant to the challenges faced by today's students. Questions whether literary study serves students needing literacies outside the school. Considers the social context of literacy. Reconceives English instruction to provide relevant literacy skills. (HB)