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Palmini, Dennis J. – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Examines several important principles of writing (e.g., different approaches for different audiences) and applies these to economics and business education. Discusses approaches to teaching writing in this context. Includes a rhetorical case assignment, teaching tips, and discussion of students' reactions to this approach. (MJP)
Descriptors: Business Education, Case Studies, Economics Education, Higher Education
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Czuchry, Michael; Dansereau, Donald F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Explores the usefulness of an alternative writing approach using a spatial-verbal technique called node-link mapping. In this process the student diagrams nodes, which contain key ideas and propositions, and links, which convey relations such as, leads to, part of, and example. Includes diagrams and examples. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Concept Mapping, Information Processing, Learning Modalities
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Richardson, George – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Argues that the current presentations of "nationalism" in the Alberta social studies curriculum are archaic and irrelevant. Proposes a more inclusive and critical definition of nationalism and provides some supporting references. Includes four student assignments illustrating and teaching this revised approach to nationalism. (MJP)
Descriptors: Canadian Studies, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Current Events
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Snyder, Ilana – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Reports on a study about the influence of different writing tools and classroom environments on students' writing processes and achievement. Finds that using computers rather than pen-and-paper writing was less teacher dominated and more student independent. Discusses implications of the study. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Traubitz, Nancy – Art Education, 1995
Contends that, although the Eurocentric focus in art and literature currently may be out of favor, the lack of a cultural background may hurt students' scores on standardized tests. Describes a teaching plan based on artist John Constable's painting, "Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Garden." (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Expression, Classroom Techniques
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Smith, David Horton – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Describes methods for teaching applications of social psychology research. Divides class time between lectures on applications, new material, and discussion. Requires students' understanding of how concepts can be applied in everyday life. Uses writing assignments and small-group discussions to promote concept recognition. Includes list of reading…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
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Steffens, Henry – Social Studies, 1991
Recommends using informal writing exercises to increase students' involvement in large survey history courses. Explains several activities in which undergraduates collect their thoughts on particular lecture topics. Also suggests that students keep journals to accompany reading assignments. Argues that journal writing enlivens the material and…
Descriptors: Class Size, College Curriculum, Higher Education, History Instruction
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Steiner, Stanley F. – Journal of Geography, 1993
Contends that effective use of time is critical in today's elementary classroom. Describes a curriculum development process in which 75 preservice elementary teachers created an integrated geography, language arts, and arts curriculum. Maintains that the approach could be used at all levels to teach about geographic features. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
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Srulowitz, Frances – Science and Children, 1992
Describes an activity to develop students' skills of observation and recordkeeping by studying the growth of a tree's leaves during the spring. Children monitor the growth of 11 tress over a 2-month period, draw pictures of the tree at different stages of growth, and write diaries of the tree's growth. (MDH)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Content Area Writing, Elementary Education, Freehand Drawing
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Berninger, Virginia; And Others – Journal of School Psychology, 1996
Discusses what is known about cognitive skills writing. Reports results of an experiment in which 288 youth in grades 7, 8, and 9 were given writing assignments relating to planning, translating, reviewing, and revising their papers. Discusses gender differences in cognitive writing processes and reviews literature on interventions for cognitive…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Evaluation, Females, Grade 7
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Patterson, Fiona M. – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2004
At a time when increasing numbers of elders need and continue to rely on social work services, it is important to build enthusiasm among students to prepare them for future work with this special population. A three-pronged approach to teaching about aging, which is built on the strengths perspective, critical social construction, and a human…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Student Motivation, Older Adults
Oliver, Eileen I. – 1995
This study of 20 preservice teachers in a secondary English methods course explored whether materials on diversity, information about language of wider communication, and literature from parallel cultures would have a positive effect on their ability to fairly assess work by high school students from diverse populations. At the beginning of the…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, English Teacher Education, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Research
Cook, Jeanne Wells; Craig, Carolyn – 1991
This teacher's guide was developed to help teachers improve learning by incorporating writing into mathematics instruction. The document is divided into three sections. The issue of why writing should be utilized in the mathematics classroom is addressed in the first section. The topics discussed include why students should utilize writing in…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Communication Skills, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Weimer, Maryellen, Ed. – The Teaching Professor, 1990
The 10 editions of the newsletter provide a forum for the sharing of research findings, observations, instructional strategies, and opinions on subjects pertaining to college level teaching and college faculty. Multiple subjects are discussed in each issue and are often based on recent books. Among the topics covered and the issues in which they…
Descriptors: Cheating, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction
Holden, William R. – Modern English Teacher, 2000
This article describes how Japanese college freshman English language learners are assigned to watch two English language films per month and keep journals in the form of a simple film review. The response to the extensive outside listening has been very favorable; the instructor found that even students who usually have trouble doing their…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language)
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