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Download full textEdiger, Marlow – 2000
Too frequently textbooks used in class are criticized heavily by educators. In and of itself, a textbook is neither good nor bad. If the text has been carefully chosen, there may be reasons for criticizing its use. Textbooks should always be carefully evaluated when new basals are chosen so that the very best one(s) are selected for a class.…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts
Cartwright, William H. – 1966
Effective procedures and techniques for using a textbook along with a philosophy of textbook use in k-12 schools are given in this second issue. The social studies textbook is described as a tool to be used in conjunction with other supplementary instructional materials, such as audio-visual materials, reference books, periodicals, and lectures.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Guidelines, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedBintz, William P.; Moore, Sara Delano – Middle School Journal, 2002
Addresses "text potential" as a tool to make interdisciplinary connections between language arts and mathematics by identifying literacy standards and identifying literature that has text potential for teaching mathematics. Describes literature that highlights aspects of geometry and measurement, and discusses the power and potential of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Literature, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Peer reviewedSchumm, Jeanne Shay; Strickler, Kelly – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
This article describes textbook adaptations for special needs students. The article offers suggestions for detecting the compatibility of the textbook with students' reading and interest levels and presents four categories of adaptations: substitute the textbook, simplify the textbook, highlight key concepts in the textbook, and structure…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Material Development, Media Adaptation
Bunda, Mary Anne, Ed. – Instructional Exchange, 1992
The purpose of this newsletter, published six times yearly during Western Michigan University's (WMU) fall and winter semesters, is to provide a forum for the exchange of information about instruction at the university. The first of six issues collected here looks at the contribution and role of adjunct professors. This issue includes a list of…
Descriptors: Adjunct Faculty, Assignments, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty
Peer reviewedGould, Christopher – College English, 1987
Notes the problems with obtaining literature texts to teach in basic writing courses and the fact that there is very little information on the subject. Offers a discussion of the texts and other information the author has found and concludes that there may be more support for such literature-based programs in the future. (JC)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College English, Freshman Composition, Higher Education
McCoy, Leah P., Ed. – Online Submission, 2002
This document presents the of an annual educational research forum held at Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) on December 11, 2002. A table of contents and 27 research studies of high school teaching are included. Studies include: Effects of the Earth/Environmental Science Requirement on High School Science Enrollment in North…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, French, Religious Factors, High Schools
