Standards-based accountability has become a central feature of the public education system in each state and is a theme of national discussions about how achievement for all students can be improved and achievement gaps narrowed. Questions remain, however, about the implementation of standards and accountability systems and about whether their…

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to document the writing choices of kindergarten children in an urban setting after planned experiences with transformational literature. This research involved nineteen kindergarten students who were participants through the naturalistic setting of routine classroom instruction. Four social issues…

Methamphetamine dependence is an emerging epidemic confronting physicians. In an effort to improve understanding of its impact, the authors presented an educational workshop at a national meeting for general internists featuring small group discussions with patients in recovery (PIR) from methamphetamine dependence. Participants rated the workshop…

How can teachers extend learning and successfully connect with students, enabling them to work on art over the summer months? An activity developed by this author challenged students to craft a personal image based on items they received in the mail from him while he was visiting Japan over the summer break. The students were asked to create and…

Advances in neuroscience are providing information about the brain and its development. Some researchers propose that childcare workers need to understand this information because it confirms their importance and their use of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). Given the fact that childcare workers could benefit from this insight, it seems…

Designers and engineers seem finally to be awakening to the challenge that sustainable development has given. Educators and students alike are keenly aware of the need to become more effective in the training and practice of their specific disciplines with respect to sustainability. In the past four years since this research has developed, there…

The UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE), through the Community of Practice (COP) in Curriculum Development, organized eight Regional Preparatory Workshops on Inclusive Education in 2007. These workshops had the overall goal of initiating a participatory, consultative process in order to highlight key issues and challenges regarding…

Depot was designed to provide teachers with a general understanding of the drug scene, implement the new state drug education guide, distribute and implement drug resources, and stimulate local school drug education programs. (Author)

A presentation of a model for planning a successful workshop in which each participant produces a learning package for use in his or her own classroom. (Author)

THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS OF THIS CONVENTION DEALT WITH THE PROBLEM OF CURRICULAR OBSOLESCENCE AND HOW TO AVOID IT BY KEEPING THE PROGRAMS RELEVANT, ADVENTUROUS, ADAPTABLE, AND FLEXIBLE. THERE THEN FOLLOWED WORKSHOPS OR DISCUSSION GROUPS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS--(1) MODERN METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH, (2) SOCIAL SCIENCE (FACTORS OF OBSOLESCENCE AND…

Presented is a proposal to develop a teacher training program designed to improve the classroom performance of economics students by improving the teaching skills of trained professionals. Projected major steps in the 5-year planning period are outlined: a) planning a training program to improve the classroom ability of college instructors; b)…

Describes an Innovation Workshop'' in teaching techniques for both faculty and students at Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York. (PG)

This paper examines the professional implications for teachers and managers in new and evolving forms of professional development using Web 2.0 tools in a European context. Research findings are presented from the "Creative Use of Media" learning event developed through a European eTwinning Learning Lab initiative in spring of 2009. The…

The purpose of this study was to understand the role of non-formal education and training in the organizational change process of Civil society organizations (CSOs) in post war Liberia. CSOs are the local foundation for democracy and development in Liberia, and serve a wide range of roles in local communities. For example, in post-war Liberia,…