High quality induction for novice teachers has reduced the attrition rates for many states. The methods of implementation, components of the induction, and quality of the induction vary from district to district. The purpose of this research was to examine the components of novice teacher induction which may have a positive impact on novice…

What is the role of Citizenship? How can it be taught effectively? The fully updated second edition of "Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School" is an essential text for students training to teach Citizenship as a first or second subject, as well as experienced teachers who have opted to take responsibility for this vital…

This study seeks to explore whether unregulated school choice has the potential to diversify the high school curriculum, as elitist conservatives and neoliberals in Korean argue. Making use of qualitative research methods, this paper examines how national curriculum policies are implemented at two selected high schools (high-achievement 1,…

Grade earned and class attendance records were examined to determine if posting PowerPoint notes on a web-based course management system was related to enhanced performance or increased absences. There were no differences in either grades or absences between classes that had notes posted and those that did not. However, results indicated…

Inquiry-driven lab exercises require students to think carefully about a question, carry out an investigation of that question, and critically analyze the results of their investigation. Here, we describe the implementation and assessment of an inquiry-based laboratory exercise in which students obtain and analyze novel data that contribute to our…

One way to help preservice teachers to articulate and advocate their teaching stance is by developing their knowledge, skills, and confidence in their ability to carefully, didactically, and strategically plan for instruction. The Integrative Research Project (IRP) is a planning process that enables the preservice teacher to incorporate not only…

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center, Dryden Flight Research Center, and their partners at other NASA centers and in private industry are currently developing X-33, a prototype to test technologies for the next generation of space transportation. This single-stage-to-orbit reusable launch…

This document contains lesson plans about recycling for teachers in grades K-12. Titles include: (1) "Waste--Where Does It Come From? Where Does It Go?" (2) "Litter Detectives," (3) "Classroom Paper Recycling," (4) "Recycling Survey," (5) "Disposal and Recycling Costs," (6) "Composting…

After introducing Madeline Hunter's lesson planning and teacher supervision model, this paper examines the scientific claims made for the model and provides a philosophical critique based on John Dewey's observations about teaching and learning. Although Hunter claims her model is research-based, the paper finds little evidence to support this…

This textbook is a elementary grade reader that contains 43 lessons. A list of words to be taught are presented at the beginning of each lesson.

This textbook is a elementary grade reader that contains 44 lessons. A list of words to be taught are presented at the beginning of each lesson. [For "Longmans' 'Ship' Literary Readers. Book I," see ED623280.]

This textbook is a elementary grade reader that contains 60 lessons. A list of words to be taught are presented at the beginning of each lesson. [For "Longmans' 'Ship' Literary Readers. Book II," see ED623281.]

THIS GUIDE PRESENTS SPECIFIC THERAPY IDEAS FOR SPEECH CLINICIANS TO USE WITH STUTTERERS. THE INTRODUCTION DISCUSSES PREVENTION OF STUTTERING, ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING OF THERAPY, SPEECH RULES, SPEECH EVALUATION, AND TERMINATION OF THERAPY. TWENTY-THREE THERAPY PLANS ARE DESCRIBED FOR EACH OF THREE LEVELS. LEVEL 1 IS FOR CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN…

The lesson plans of 30 elementary and secondary level student teachers and audiotapes of lessons delivered from these plans are compared to determine the congruence between prelesson planning and actual delivery. An analysis of the audiotapes in comparison to written plans is given with reference to: (1) planning for each of three phases…

There are several critical five minute periods in any lesson, and it is important for teachers to know how to use them. No matter how long a period may be, the most important five minutes, and no more, should be written out. This writing forces the teacher to put down on paper only the most important items. The first five minutes of a period…