Asserts that if used correctly, with forethought and respect to the Montessori philosophy, technology will advance and complement the experiences made available to children. Addresses the integration of technology into the Montessori elementary classroom focusing on the learning environment and the reduction of teacher time spent on tedious tasks.…

Describes an art lesson that focuses on the technique "repousse." Explains that the lesson teaches students about art concepts, such as rhythm, repetition, pattern, and design. Discusses in detail how the students use this method and includes materials and learning objectives. (CMK)

Focuses on the use of movement in the music classroom to teach young children. Addresses the benefits of using movement and includes guidelines and teaching suggestions for incorporating movement into the music classroom. Offers a sample lesson for lower/middle elementary and middle/upper elementary students. (CMK)

Discusses how teachers can incorporate musical composition into their classrooms by teaching students about aleatory, or chance, music. Provides a definition of aleatory music and provides various composing techniques, focusing on aleatory music. Includes lesson plans using aleatory music, such as the "Mozart Model" for grades 4-12. (CMK)

Presents research on second language learning strategies, including both those with a general application and those relating to computer assisted language learning (CALL). Findings reveal that the issue of learning strategies looms as an important topic and that a detailed consideration of them in CALL is feasible. (37 references) (Author/CK)

Presents a study that focuses on the relationship between intrinsic motivation towards learning and self-esteem in traditional and mature students. Examines the students' learning approaches. Uses the Intrinsic Motivation towards Learning Questionnaire and the Rosenberg Global Self-Esteem Questionnaire. (CMK)

Presents the initial development of a student learning inventory (SLI) that is specific to economics. Argues that continued development of an economic-specific SLI may result in better understanding of students' learning engagement with economics, assist instructors' understanding of student learning difficulties, and increase student success in…

Discusses the growth of educational institutions and the need for new paradigms of learning to keep pace with change. Topics include context; communication; the use and adoption of different technologies; shared knowledge; and the personal nature of the learning experience. (LRW)

Examines the learning opportunities students have related to the democratic purposes of schooling in eighth, ninth, and tenth grade social studies classrooms. Explains five frameworks identified for linking curricular strategies to the preparation of citizens and the rubrics used to code observations in Chicago (Illinois) social studies classrooms…

Addresses the use of children's literature within the social studies classroom on the topic of memory boxes. Includes discussions of four books: (1) "The Littlest Angel" (Charles Tazewell); (2) "The Hundred Penny Box" (Sharon Bell Mathis); (3) "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge" (Mem Fox); and (4) "The Memory Box" (Mary Bahr). (CMK)

Offers constructive suggestions to social studies teachers on specific ways to present social studies content. Contends that educators must develop strategies based upon student needs--strategies that help teachers link students to the people, places, and things that make up the social studies. (MS)

A strategy for transferring learning from adventure experiences to daily life situations incorporates the use of isomorphs and metaphors. Explains how to develop isomorphic frames and select metaphoric experiences that can be used in adventure programming, especially with clients in therapy. (LP)

Discusses a college fieldtrip experience in Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom, in which an extreme event at an oceanside blowhole nearly resulted in injury or death. Relates this to other dynamic and chaotic situations along coastlines. Recommends sensitization to potential risk factors. One of series discussing incidents in which no injury occurred…

Suggests ways to enhance the processing of adventure-based experiences by making participants aware of their responses when they reach the edge of their own comfort zone. Participants can use this information to generalize the learning experience to home, school, and office situations. (LP)

Highlights ideas of Paulo Freire that are relevant to the meaning of democratic teaching. Freire believes that the traditional curriculum leads teachers and students to conform, and he advocates "conscientization" or a democratic approach to teaching in which the learner actively participates in understanding and defining the personal…