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Wang, Margaret C.; Haertel, Geneva D.; Walberg, Herbert J. – 1998
The number of children at risk of school failure because of poverty, illness, divorce, drug and alcohol abuse, frequent relocation, and other adverse circumstances is increasing. Although some teachers may feel as though these problems are beyond them, research points to educators' actions that can alleviate such problems by fostering educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
CSCC Bulletin, 1982
Brief descriptions are provided of the honors programs offered at six community college districts. After an introductory discussion of the benefits, goals, and elements of honors programs, spotlighted programs are described, with some variation, in terms of activities, admissions requirements, academic standards, faculty involvement, association…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Community Colleges, Educational Benefits, Enrichment Activities
Smith, Carl R., Ed. – Iowa Perspective, 1979
The issue presents two articles on emotionally disabled children. The first, "Self-Control Strategies for Emotionally Disabled Students" by Landis Fick, offers some alternatives to traditional externally managed behavior modification techniques, and defines the teacher's role in a program oriented toward developing self control. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Physical Education
Rehnke, Mary Ann F., Ed. – Current Issues in Higher Education, 1982
Five articles that address the merger of liberal learning and career preparation at the college level are presented, along with brief descriptions of 64 career preparation programs for liberal arts students, and an annotated bibliography of 33 documents in the ERIC system on liberal learning and career education. Article titles and authors are as…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Education, College Programs, Curriculum Development
Profiles, Programs & Products, 1983
Renne (Oregon) Intermediate School offers an innovative program of personalized instruction to students in grades 6-8. Teachers work closely with individual students, following a continuous progress curriculum which allows cross-grade-level placement in the core areas of math, reading, and language arts. Based on cooperative district planning, the…
Descriptors: Continuous Progress Plan, Core Curriculum, Individualized Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach
Lovett, Clara M.; And Others – Current Issues in Higher Education, 1984
A faculty opportunities audit consisting of two parallel sets of questions is presented. One set is designed to help individual faculty members assess their own professional situation and relationship to their institution; the second set is designed to help faculty leaders and administrators analyze how and to what extent their institution…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Evaluation Methods, Faculty College Relationship, Faculty Development
Download full textERIC Review, 1992
"The ERIC Review," announces research results, publications, and new programs relevant to each issue's theme topic. This issue exammines children's readiness to enter school, via two principal articles: "Readiness: Children and Their Schools," by Lilian G. Katz; and "Getting Ready for Readiness: A Case Study," by…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Disabilities, Disadvantaged
Castle, Shari; And Others – Doubts & Certainties, 1992
This newsletter on educational innovation contains a reflection on educators' time limitations, a personal examination of the "teacher as coach" analogy, and several brief descriptions of programs in school renewal, innovation, and teacher education around the nation. Shari Castle and Gary D. Watts argue, in "Temporal Tensions: The Tyranny of…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Change Strategies, Demonstration Programs, Educational Innovation
Stern, H. H., Ed. – Language and Society, 1984
A special journal issue on French language immersion programs in Canada consists of these articles: "The Immersion Phenomenon" (H. H. Stern); "For My Kids, It's French without Tears" (Judy Gibson); "A 'First' for a Toronto High School" (Claire Mian); "The Teachers, Key to the Success Story" (Andre Obadia);…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, College Second Language Programs, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Lab School Journal, 1974
Faculty members in various Illinois universities work cooperatively in implementing and refining a program of teacher identification of problems of pupils which limit and handicap their progress in school. The Student Needs Assessment Program (SNAP) requires a high level of professional commitment from both teachers and the principal. Teachers use…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Needs
Kraft, Richard J., Ed.; Kielsmeier, James, Ed. – 1985
This anthology of 58 pieces originally published in the "Journal of Experiential Education" focuses on the value of experiential learning and the need to incorporate direct experience in formal education. Chapter 1 summarizes and reviews the findings of "A Nation at Risk" and other major national reports on education. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). – 1977
The document, written in French, presents an overview of educational programs in Senegal where ten to 17-year-old students are taught practical skills. The monograph is intended for UNESCO staff members and educational advisors as they collaborate with governments in developing nations to improve educational programs. The document is presented in…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Basic Skills, Case Studies, Curriculum Development
Fleer, Marilyn, Ed. – Journal for Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, 1997
This volume consists of selected refereed papers from the fourth annual conference on Australian Research in Early Childhood Education. The papers represent a cross-section of research interests in the field of early childhood education, care, and development. Differing methodologies are also featured in this issue. The papers are: (1)…
Descriptors: Administrators, Art Activities, Child Caregivers, Child Development
