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Mansfield, Caroline F., Ed. – Springer, 2020
This open access book follows the development of the Building Resilience in Teacher Education (BRiTE) project across Australia and internationally. Drawing on the success of this project and the related research collaborations that have since emerged, it highlights the importance of cultivating resilience at various stages of teachers' careers.…
Descriptors: Resilience (Psychology), Teacher Education Programs, Case Studies, Learning Activities
National Academies Press, 2016
Ethical practice in engineering is critical for ensuring public trust in the field and in its practitioners, especially as engineers increasingly tackle international and socially complex problems that combine technical and ethical challenges. This report aims to raise awareness of the variety of exceptional programs and strategies for improving…
Descriptors: Ethics, Engineering Education, Social Problems, Consciousness Raising
Annenberg Media, 2007
This course for middle and high school teachers uses video, online text, classroom activities, and Web-based activities to explore American history from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction. The video programs are divided into three segments: (1) "Historical Perspectives," an overview of the historical era; (2) "Faces of America," in which…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Program Descriptions, Learning Activities, Class Activities
Lewis, James, Jr. – 1971
This book provides discussion and guidelines for administering an individualized instruction program; it is stated, however, that the book is not confined to individualized study units alone but brings in the creation of any educational instrument, a variety of which are illustrated in the appendixes. The following topics are considered in this…
Descriptors: Administration, Behavioral Objectives, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Programs
Britton, Lesley – 1992
Designed for use by parents to further the emotional, social, and intellectual development of their 2- to 6-year old children, this book describes the Montessori method of early childhood education and provides sample activities and games to develop children's skills in the home, the neighborhood, and the world. Following introductory sections…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Games, Developmental Tasks, Family Environment
Kraft, Richard J., Ed.; Kielsmeier, James, Ed. – 1995
This anthology is a compilation of 59 articles that includes items previously published in the "Journal of Experiential Education" and presentations given at conventions of the Association for Experiential Education. Based on John Dewey's belief that "all genuine education comes through experience," this book aims to inform educators,…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Practices, Educational Principles, Educational Research
Cataldo, Christine Z. – 1982
Intended as an integrated and comprehensive guide, this book consists of 10 chapters arranged in 3 sections, each of which is intended for a different audience. A foundation section for the general reader is offered in chapters 1 through 3. Respectively, these chapters discuss basic principles of early childhood education and trends from theory,…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Wigginton, Eliot – 1975
The high school journalism teacher who initiated the Foxfire Project discusses the memorable learning experiences and community studies in which students are involved as they develop and publish the Foxfire magazines. The author describes the project objectives and the successfully implemented teaching techniques and learning activities so that…
Descriptors: Community Study, Educational Innovation, Humanistic Education, Individual Development
Jarvis, Donald K., Ed. – 1978
This volume contains descriptions of successful Slavic language programs. The topics considered are: (1) community and institutional support; (2) programs for out-of-class practice; and (3) limited focus programs. The following articles are included: (1) "The University of Arizona Russian Program," by J. Malik, Jr.; (2) "Building from an…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Support, Course Descriptions, Enrichment Activities
Martin, George C., Ed.; Wheeler, Keith, Ed. – 1975
Seventeen articles about environmental education teaching in Britain are contained in this publication. Several case studies describe interdisciplinary approaches which are potential growing points for curriculum development. The book is arranged in three sections. After defining environmental education, the first section reviews objectives for…
Descriptors: Architecture, Case Studies, Community Study, Comparative Education
Tomlinson, Carol Ann – 1995
Noting that teachers in mixed-ability classrooms face multiple challenges, this booklet provides teachers guidance in creating learning environments that address the diversity in learning styles typical of mixed-ability classrooms. The booklet discusses what differentiated instruction is, why it is appropriate for all learners, how to plan for and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Ability, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Pickering, John W. – 1994
This user's guide provides an overview of an approach to learning about different cultures that is based on an understanding of young adolescent development. It highlights three teaching methods that are considered of particular importance to the educational process: (1) the integration of materials in social studies and language arts classes; (2)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cooperative Learning, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Pitts, Sundra B.; And Others – 1994
This user's guide presents an interdisciplinary teaching approach for middle school instruction in the area of African-American history. It emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity and the need for tolerance to allow students to see racial harmony as a step to global peace. The guide is divided into four sections that encompass…
Descriptors: Black History, Communication Skills, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design
Eyster, John W.; Griffin, Michael C. – 1977
The booklet describes a social studies field study seminar which utilizes a direct experiential approach to increase high school student comprehension of federal and international politics. The first chapter explains the objectives of the seminars; the second and third chapters discuss the two major seminars which build upon previously taught…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives
Joyce, William W., Ed.; Ryan, Frank L., Ed. – 1977
The anthology contains 24 selected articles about elementary school social studies which have appeared in issues of the journal "Social Education" from 1970-77. "Social Education" is the official journal of the National Council for the Social Studies. These articles are considered to be exemplary in discussing instructional…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Career Awareness, Classroom Design, Course Content