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Download full textKielborn, Terrie L., Ed.; Gilmer, Penny J., Ed. – 1999
This publication relates the experiences of seven K-8 teachers who participated in a science education doctoral cohort group during which each of the teachers engaged in a different real-world scientific research project. The idea was to immerse teachers in scientific research so that they could experience inquiry in science first-hand and become…
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Elementary Education, Hands on Science
Guskey, Thomas R., Ed.; Huberman, Michael, Ed. – 1995
Professional development is a crucial component in nearly every modern proposal for educational improvement. This book contains a collection of essays by individuals well known for their work in the professional development of educators. Each essay is a systematic effort to illustrate the conceptual grounds from which each professional-development…
Descriptors: Career Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Incentives
Terry, Robert M., Ed. – 2000
This volume seeks to identify the changes in teaching and learning foreign languages that are likely to be encountered in the next century and to describe the role that teachers, students, and administrators play in controlling such change. This volume seeks to respond to these questions in a unified and insightful manner and provide perspective…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Resources, Educational Technology, English (Second Language)
Caldwell, Sarah DeJarnette, Ed. – 1997
This collection of papers reports on the emerging thinking in staff development and organizational learning in schools and districts, framing issues which have critical implications for staff development. There are 10 papers in four sections. Section 1, "Context," features: (1) "School Reform Requires a New Form of Staff…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Central Office Administrators, Databases, Decision Making
Rodgers, Emily M., Ed.; Pinnell, Gay Su, Ed. – 2002
This collection of papers describes what is known about the effective professional development of literacy educators. The 11 papers are: (1) "Professional Development Scenarios: What Is and Might Be" (Emily Rodgers and Gay Su Pinnell); (2) "A National Overview of Professional Development Programs in Reading" (Marie Tejero Hughes, Michele Mits…
Descriptors: Early Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Emergent Literacy, Faculty Development
Rios, Francisco A., Ed. – 1996
This collection sheds light on current research on teacher thinking in cultural contexts and identifies promising practices in teacher education that take the most salient contextual variables into account. Teacher cognition as influenced by race, ethnicity, and culture is explored in: (1) "Teacher Thinking in Urban Schools: The Need for a…
Descriptors: Black Students, Cognitive Processes, Constructivism (Learning), Context Effect
Direct linkBlankstein, Alan M., Ed.; Cole, Robert W., Ed.; Houston, Paul D., Ed. – Corwin Press, 2006
This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and strategies for framing discussions about closing the equity gap and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume in "The Soul of Educational Leadership" series, this unique collection presents: (1) Pedro Noguera and Alan Blankstein on essential questions and themes;…
Descriptors: Knowledge Base for Teaching, Leadership, Educational Change, Equal Education
Paul, James L., Ed.; Lavely, Carolyn D., Ed.; ranston-Gingras, Ann, Ed.; Taylor, Ella L., Ed. – 2002
Sixteen papers, developed as part of a 10-year study of substantive and methodological aspects of teacher education in special education at the University of South Florida, address professional issues in special education. The papers are: (1) "To Improve or Reconstruct Special Education: Issues Facing the Field" (James L. Paul and Ann…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Decision Making, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
Peer reviewedMetzler, Michael W., Ed.; Tjeerdsma, Bonnie L., Ed. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2000
This collection of articles on the Georgia State University Physical Education Teacher Education Assessment Project focuses on: a project description; using the development, research, and improvement model; research methodology; assessing dispositions, knowledge, and pedagogical knowledge; cooperating teachers' perspectives; locating indicators of…
Descriptors: Cooperating Teachers, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Bullock, Lyndal M., Ed.; Gable, Robert A., Ed.; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr., Ed. – 1998
The third in a series, this collection of previously published monographs examines the challenges of preparing teachers to work with students who have emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Monographs include: (1) "Issues in Training Teachers for the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed" (Frank H. Wood), which discusses preparing regular and special…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Kansanen, Pertti, Ed. – 1999
This book contains six papers: "Studying the Teachers Life and Work" (Ivor F. Goodson); "Mindful Orientation in Teachers' Pedagogical Thinking" (Jukka Husu); "The Way Thinking is Once Again" (Pertti Kansanen); "Preparing Prospective Elementary Teachers to Teach Mathematics: A Problem-Solving Approach" (Frank…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Irvine, Jacqueline Jordan, Ed. – 1997
This publication is an outcome of a conference sponsored by Emory University's Center for Urban Learning/Teaching and Urban Research in Education and Schools. The essays included in the volume address how to build schools and educate youth in ways which honor, build on, and involve all students and citizens, and the importance of preparing…
Descriptors: Asian American Students, Black Students, Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student)
Koenig, Alan J., Ed.; Holbrook, M. Cay, Ed. – 2000
This text, one of two on the instruction of students with visual impairments, focuses on instructional strategies. The following 21 chapters are included: (1) "Creating and Nurturing Effective Educational Teams" (Irene Topor and others); (2) "Comprehensive Assessment" (Toni Heinze); (3) "Ongoing Assessments: Informal Techniques" (Carol Layton);…
Descriptors: Blindness, Educational Policy, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
Kaplan, Leonard, Ed. – 1992
This book is the report of the Family Ties Commission, which was established by the Association of Teacher Educators to study the relationship between home and school. Following the preface and two introductory essays, "Education and My Family" (K.B. O'Rourke as told to E. Johnson) and "Preparing for Successful Children" (B. Clawson), the book is…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Influence, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship
Day, Christopher, Ed.; Fernandez, Alicia, Ed.; Hauge, Trond E., Ed.; Moller, Jorunn, Ed. – 2000
This collection of papers links policy, school leadership, and teachers' lives, three factors that are influential in creating quality learning opportunities for students. Each chapter provides contemporary insights and represents a range of original empirical and conceptual research focusing on the ideological, social, and educational policy…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Change, Educational Quality, Educational Research
