Summarizes a lesson plan which uses W. S. Merwin's prose poem "Make This Simple Test" to introduce the ethical consequences of what technical writers do as well as to emphasize other aspects of technical writing. (SR)

Provides a sample whole language matrix that systematically organizes the multitude of activities and strategies of an integrated curriculum. Discusses how this matrix may be helpful for teacher planning and documentation for administrators and parents. (MG)

Reviews the TRIED Series (Teaching Resources in the ERIC Database) published by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills. (MG)

Presents annotations of 11 conference papers, books, and other material (published between 1988 and 1992) that focus on theoretical, rhetorical, curricular, and classroom issues of professional writing. (RS)

Introduces an algebra lesson plan on two people saving money over the course of a week and the problems they encounter for early elementary school students. (YDS)

Describes a structured method for writing and formatting lessons on using computers. Steps include applying the whole-part-whole model, selecting illustrations, and using clear, accurate instructions. (JOW)

This article discusses the behaviour of a sequence of events under random choice and under a restriction of randomness. Outline lesson plans at three different levels are suggested.

Lesson study requires teachers to discuss the essential concepts that the students need to learn, compare the concepts with curriculums and consider the present knowledge of students. The various examples and experiences of teachers performing lesson study are presented.

This practical resource provides 40 research-based, classroom tested, and developmentally appropriate minilessons for kindergarten through grade 3--presented in the context of authentic writing experiences. Teachers can use these lessons to teach students how to: (1) Generate and organize ideas before writing, and then turn their prewriting ideas…

Purpose: This research was motivated by my personal desire to learn more about reflective teaching, and by the fact that there was the need in the Cayman Islands to accumulate a body of knowledge addressing local issues in all disciplines, including aspects of teaching and learning. Methodology: A qualitative instrumental case study was employed.…

The purpose of this book is to make the teaching and learning of history a powerful and enjoyable experience in the classroom, changing the often-cited boring image of history for students and offering teachers an opportunity to go beyond the regular textbook. The book focuses on: (1) Varied active teaching ideas; (2) Ideas on how to get students…

The impact of modeling content area reading strategies for preservice teachers was explored. The results of the study indicated that modeling does make an impact upon preservice teachers. When selecting strategies for lesson plan development, preservice teachers selected strategies that had been modeled for them 69% of the time. Teacher educators…

This paper presents results from a study aimed at helping preservice elementary and middle school teachers incorporate model-centered scientific inquiry into their science teaching practices. Specifically, the authors studied the effect of using a guided inquiry and modeling instructional framework (EIMA) and accompanying science methods…

Recycling good ideas is one of the most important skills school librarians can develop. Effective time management is significant to a successful library program; thus adapting, improving upon, and locating resources to enhance an existing idea or model result in time well spent. Developing a comprehensive library curriculum with a detailed…

The original taxonomy of educational objectives, developed by Benjamin S. Bloom and his associates in the 1950s, was revised several decades later by a group of educationists and cognitive psychologists, who developed a revised taxonomy (RT). This article describes a Turkish study carried out among a group of pre-service teachers in order to…