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Burdick, Frank; Sipher, Roger – Social Science Record, 1970
Homogeneous grouping in general education has systematically alienated the less affluent, the less motivated, the less academically able student, and developed distinct anti-intellectualism. This was poor preparation for the complex political, social, and moral questions which plague society today. (Author/SE)
Descriptors: Activism, Anti Intellectualism, Educational Discrimination, Educational Problems
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Oliver, Marvin E. – Elementary School Journal, 1970
Homogeneous grouping does not necessarily provide a setting for greater gains in reading achievement. Teacher-use of informal reading inventories, such as cloze is os suggested for accurate placement of children in reading groups. (NH)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Elementary School Students, Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping
Becica, Boza – TESOL Quart, 1969
Identifies five different types of English as a Second Language classes and discusses different types of problems which confront the teacher of such groups. (FWB)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, English (Second Language), Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping
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Winner, Ellen; von Karolyi, Catya – NASSP Bulletin, 1998
All students have strengths that should be identified and fostered. Some children are outstanding and would be stultified by the standard curriculum. Gifted kids are precocious, march to different drummers, and are obsessively interested in certain subjects. They can be introverted, fiercely independent, and emotionally vulnerable. Advanced…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Advanced Courses, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
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Cross, Tracy L. – Gifted Child Today, 2002
This article debunks myths pertaining to the social development of gifted students, including: gifted students should be age-matched peers; being perfectly well-rounded should be the primary goal; being gifted is something with which you are just born; adults know what gifted students experience; and being too smart is a problem. (Contains 3…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development
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Harkness, Allan G. – Religious Education, 2000
Explores whether intergenerational (IG) and homogeneous-age group strategies for intentional education in faith communities are mutually exclusive or complementary. Examines the validity of generational differentiation in educational processes, addresses two difficulties raised for IG programs, and discusses insights on developmental theory and IG…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Differences, Church Programs, Churches
Winebrenner, Susan – Understanding Our Gifted, 2002
The following strategies are presented for creating conditions in which gifted students consistently move forward academically: curriculum compacting and differentiating for gifted students in heterogeneous classes; pre-testing content; and allowing gifted students to be grouped together to work on alternative tasks during cooperative learning…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Lyons, Nancee L. – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1990
All-male black classes may be one way to prevent this population from dropping out of school. Describes experimental classes in a Newark (New Jersey) private elementary school that appeared to have a positive effect on the motivation, self concept, and responsibility of Black male students. (FMW)
Descriptors: Black Education, Black Students, Dropout Prevention, Elementary Education
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Ellett, Phyllis – Roeper Review, 1993
This article describes cooperative-learning models, discusses adaptation of cooperative learning for gifted students, and outlines an appropriate curriculum for gifted students. The paper concludes that activities that allow gifted students to share knowledge and improve interaction skills are appropriate for heterogeneous groups, whereas…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum, Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hersberger, Jim – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Discusses research on cooperative learning groups and concludes that cooperative groups should often be homogeneous. (15 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Homogeneous Grouping
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VanTassel-Baska, Joyce – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1992
This article focuses on the importance of acceleration and grouping for gifted students in the context of school reform and recommends a set of decision-making guidelines for each issue including flexibility in entrance and exit requirements for courses, opportunities for telescoping and grade skipping, various forms of grouping, and independent…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Decision Making, Educational Change
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Coleman, Mary Ruth – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1994
This article explores similarities in the educational philosophies and goals of middle education and gifted education, notes the concerns raised by educators of the gifted, and describes various service delivery options for gifted students within the middle school format including pullout variations, advanced classes, cluster grouping, mentor…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Enrichment Activities
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Hassan, Dolly Z. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1988
Argues that a special approach is needed to teach Standard American English to West Indians and that they not be placed in classes with native or limited-English speakers. Identifies the linguistic features of West Indian Creole. Reviews research conducted in Great Britain on West Indian immigrants' special problems and needs. (PAA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Applied Linguistics, Componential Analysis, Creoles
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Linchevski, Liora; Kutscher, Bilha – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1998
Reports on three studies that investigate the effects of teaching mathematics in a mixed-ability setting on student achievement and teacher attitudes. Concludes that students' achievements need not be compromised in a heterogeneous setting. Participation in the project workshops also had a positive effect on teachers' attitudes toward teaching…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
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Rogers, Karen B. – Roeper Review, 2002
A commentary precedes this reprint of a study that investigated the academic, psychological, and socialization effects of ability grouping on gifted learners. Conclusions drawn from 13 research syntheses supported sustained periods of instruction in like-ability groups for gifted students. The commentary discusses the research findings and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
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