Describes a multi-university model for delivering a distance-learning special-education course by compressed video to eight undergraduate and graduate student sites in rural Kentucky. Evaluation indicated the model's effectiveness. Advantages and challenges of the approach are identified. (DB)

Describes application of Renzulli's School Enrichment Model in one Connecticut elementary school. The program uses enrichment clusters in which nongraded groups of students come together to pursue common interests during designated time blocks. Program development and implementation, cluster sharing, teacher reactions, and parent/student reactions…

Describes a model developed at Louisiana State University that focused on providing preservice teachers with models and practice for integrating technology into instruction by working with elementary students. Results are discussed in terms of teachers' perceptions of the role of the teacher and of themselves, students' perceptions, and attitudes…

Reviews and evaluates empirical experiments that use two instructional models of student-teacher interaction, cognitive apprenticeship and reciprocal teaching. developed Argues that although many experiments have been conducted in different settings with good results, there is no evidence about the situational conditions or the ability of the…

Discusses and exemplifies the process of personalizing a curriculum for students with developmental disabilities that is characterized by a rational, responsible, and responsive approach to planning and delivering support in integrated educational settings. Presents two compatible models of delivery: Cooperative Teaching and Community-based…

Examines the effect of talent searches that use the Johns Hopkins model for highly gifted secondary students on the policies and practices of colleges and universities. Discusses implications for enhancing students' readiness for college and colleges' responses in the areas of admissions and financial aid, credits and placement, accelerated…

Compares and contrasts several models and approaches to citizenship education including those currently in use in Canada, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Outlines the salient aspects of each approach including emphasis on skills or competencies, necessary knowledge for citizenship, and ideal conceptions of the nature of…

Examines the effects of peer-tutoring training on elementary school student communication and collaboration skills when used in conjunction with cooperative learning. Within six classes in an inner-city school, cooperative learning pairs were randomly assigned to two groups (control and training). Findings showed that, in general, the training…

Presents a model instructional session that was prepared and taught by librarians to introduce college students, faculty, and staff to the Internet by teaching them how to join listservs and topic-centered discussion groups. Describes the sessions' audience, learning objectives, facility, and course design. Presents a checklist for preparing an…

Describes a program to provide undergraduate sport pedagogy majors with more practice teaching opportunities before they begin student teaching. The students conduct classroom observations of core courses and teacher interviews to document effective classroom techniques and outline instructional profiles to implement in their own teaching. (MDM)

This article discusses inclusive and collaborative intervention for students with disabilities. A case study of an 8-year-old boy with language impairments contrasts language gains when service delivery was changed from a pull-out model to the Class within a Class (CWC) model when significantly more language gains were obtained. (Contains…

Responds to Brent Wilson's report "The Quiet Evolution: Changing the Face of Arts Education," focusing on how Wilson centers the curriculum around key works of art. Explains that ideas, issues, and themes should be central instead and addresses the development of teacher expertise. (CMK)

Describes a preservice technology course taught at the University of Victoria using the elementary science, math, and social studies curriculum as the focal point. The main goal is to provide students with a model of how to teach these subjects with the technology rather than just how to use technology. The course has been very successful,…

Review of the last 25 years of the author's work focuses on models for identifying and serving gifted and talented students including: (1) the Three Ring Conception of Giftedness; (2) the Enrichment Triad Model; and (3) the Schoolwide Enrichment Model. Summaries focus on the rationale supporting each model, practical applications, and possible…

Reviews recent research on student learning and motivation and applies conclusions to college instruction. Examines findings and instructional implications of the behaviorist model, the cognitive model, metacognition, learner-centered models, the unique learner, and motivation from a learning perspective. Concludes that the biggest variable in…