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Wanostrocht, N. – Carter, Hendee & Company, 1832
In this textbook, the parts of speech are arranged in the usual order, and each part is discussed under a separate section. Each rule is followed by a familiar exercise, which the master may use in the place of a dialogue. The advantages resulting from the scholars learning and then repeating their own translations by heart, must, in the opinion…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Grammar, French, Second Language Learning
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Murray, Dorothy; Tobin, John F. X. – Clearing House, 1987
Offers an innovative way for teachers to introduce a poetry unit to secondary students, using photographs, published poetry, and student participation. (JC)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Poetry, Reading Writing Relationship
Savenye, Wilhelmina C. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1991
Presents a case study designed to help intermediate and advanced students or trainees to adapt traditional instructional design procedures to "real-world" training situations. Scenarios involving a video production company and interactive video are described; and learning outcomes are discussed, including conducting a needs assessment,…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Case Studies, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education
Posner, George J.; Rudnitsky, Alan N. – 1994
In presenting the concepts and skills of curriculum development and showing how to apply them to actual course planning, an attempt is made to bridge theory and practice in curriculum development. By developing a greater awareness of the important decisions to be made and the alternative courses of action available at each decision point, teachers…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Priest, Simon; Gass, Michael A. – 1997
Organized as a text for undergraduate and graduate students, this book presents the principles and practices of outdoor leadership in a variety of adventure applications: recreational, educational, developmental, and therapeutic. The introduction addresses the need for effective outdoor leadership and examines current research. Part I,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Educational Strategies
Taylor, Ronald L.; And Others – 1995
This text, designed to be a comprehensive introduction to special education, emphasizes linking research and practice and implementing best practices in the education of students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavioral/emotional problems, giftedness, speech and/or language impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments,…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Educational History
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Hjalmarson, Margret; Diefes-Dux, Heidi A.; Bowman, Keith; Zawojewski, Judith S. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2006
We have designed model-development sequences using a common context to provide authentic problem-solving experiences for first-year students. The model-development sequence takes a model-eliciting activity a step further by engaging students in the exploration and adaptation of a mathematical model (e.g., procedure, algorithm, method) for solving…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Learning Experience, College Freshmen, Mathematical Models
Kearney, Rose – 2001
This textbook, intended for registered nurses (RN's) returning to school, is designed to provide practicing RN's with professional concepts to advance their careers. The book contains 22 chapters organized in five sections. Each chapter includes chapter objectives, key terms, key points, chapter exercises, references, and a bibliography. Section I…
Descriptors: Administration, Career Development, Competence, Course Content
Schirmer, Barbara R. – 1994
This text provides preservice and inservice teachers with comprehensive information regarding how children who are deaf learn to use language in face-to-face communication, reading, and writing. The text presents both practical teaching strategies and the theoretical foundations on which teaching strategies are built. Individual chapters address…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Communication Skills, Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing