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Johnson, Terry D.; Louis, Daphne R. – 1987
Based on the notion that children become literate by trying to read and write in a supportive atmosphere with interesting books, rather than being instructed in isolated language skills, this book offers teachers ideas for using children's literature and related activities as an alternative to basal readers to make learning language skills…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development
Download full textBirckbichler, Diane W., Ed.; And Others – 1987
Selected papers from a conference on language proficiency, policy, and language teacher professionalism include: "Proficiency in Perspective in the Foreign Language Classroom" (Sally Sieloff Magnan); "Teaching Foreign Languages: Policy and the Federal Role" (Paul Simon); "Proficiency in the 'Real World' of the Professional…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Comprehension, Cultural Education, Drama
Burnaby, Barbara; And Others – 1982
Twenty-four symposium participants from across Canada, all working in some way on language development in Native education, presented summaries of their work and then identified the most serious and widespread problems in the field and made recommendations for improvement. Six major problem categories were identified: (1) language and language…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Bilingual Education
Guerrero, Frank; Eisler, Judith – 1990
During 1988-89, the Staff Development Program in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science provided turnkey training programs, workshop sessions organized and conducted by community school districts, and training activities jointly undertaken by borough-based assistance centers and district personnel. This report describes the program background,…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Princeton, NJ. – 1989
Results of the fourth annual survey of over 5,000 college faculty in all types of higher education institutions are reported. The information gathered is organized in eight categories: the goals of collegiate education; academic standards; attitudes about student life; teaching, research, and service; the status of the profession; views of the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Age Differences, College Environment, College Faculty
Balde, Maatje; And Others – 1989
Twenty adult education programs being conducted in the Netherlands are described in the case studies in this packet. The courses range from adult basic education to continuing education courses in languages, from basic nursing courses to advanced neurology. The following programs are profiled: (1) open school (Balde); (2) study house for adults…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies
Shank, Cathy C. – 1986
A review of literature on the learning processes and potential of adult students of English as a Second Language, not literate in their native language, looks at research in the following areas: (1) the differences between children and adults in language learning; (2) the effects of previous formal education on second language learning; (3) the…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Age Differences
Direct linkCrawford, James – Education Week, 1987
This special supplement to an education newspaper focuses on the status of bilingual education in the United States. Fifteen articles discuss the historical perspective, research needs, programs, and problems. Topics addressed include: the role of immigration in the development of bilingual education; federal bilingual education policy;…
Descriptors: American Indians, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educational Legislation
Zutell, Jerry, Ed.; McCormick, Sandra, Ed. – 1990
Reflecting diversified views, this National Reading Conference yearbook contains 45 articles in the field of literacy theory and research. Articles and their authors include: "The Myth of Teaching" (J. V. Hoffman); "Reading-Writing Connections: The Relations among Three Perspectives" (T. Shanahan and R. J. Tierney);…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Basal Reading, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques
Lieberman, Nancy S.; Vaughn, Suzanne A. – 1990
The Public Assistance Comprehensive Education (PACE) program was established by Tompkins Cortland Community College at the request of the New York State Department of Social Services (DSS) and in cooperation with local DSS offices. PACE offers up to five semesters of vocational training to individuals receiving Aid to Families with Dependent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agency Cooperation, Community Colleges, Counseling Services
Gueble, Ed, Ed. – Adult Literacy and Technology Newsletter, 1989
This document consists of four issues of a newsletter focused on the spectrum of technology use in literacy instruction. The first issue contains the following articles: "Five 'Big' Systems and One 'Little' Option" (Weisberg); "Computer Use Patterns at Blackfeet Community College" (Hill); "Software Review: Educational Activities' Science Series"…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Oriented Programs
Rosenhouse, Judith – 1990
A discussion of language teaching at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology emphasizes problems specific to the teaching of English, Hebrew, and Arabic, the main languages used in Israel. Three aspects of the program of instruction are examined. The first is the distinction between required and elective languages. English is required of all…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Arabic, Comparative Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics
Berger, Sandra L., Ed. – 1990
This collection of 20 digests on gifted students is intended to provide practical information for students themselves, their families, professional educators, community groups, and others. Resources, hints and tips, and suggestions for additional reading are included in most digests. Digests have the following titles and authors/primary…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Education, Child Advocacy, Child Rearing
Gregory, Margaret P., Ed.; Daniel, Wanda, Ed. – 1987
The following papers are included in this yearbook: "Projections and Implications of Social, Economic, and Demographic Changes for Business Education" (Daggett, Branigan); "Preparing Students for Career Changes" (Wells); "Human Relations Skills for the Changing Office" (Harvey); "Integrating Business Education Technology into the Elementary…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Business Education, Business Education Teachers, Career Change
Harvey, Dexter; Cap, Orest – 1987
The Elderly Service Workers' Training Project (ESWTP) was designed to identify the problems encountered by human service workers in their daily contact with older adults. A needs assessment (mail survey and structured personal interview) was conducted throughout Manitoba to identify and document the scope of human service workers' on-the-job…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Authoring Aids (Programing), Client Characteristics (Human Services), Computer Assisted Instruction
