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Bullock, Donald – NSPI Journal, 1980
Sketches some of the shortcomings of instruction in which the major activity is that of an instructor talking to students, and which may include asking/answering questions, displaying a visual, or demonstrating a procedure; and then offers a checklist of reasons or situations that justify using lectures. (Author)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Instruction, Lecture Method, Problems
Direct linkCanter, Andrea S., Ed.; Paige, Leslie Z., Ed.; Roth, Mark D., Ed.; Romero, Ivonne, Ed.; Carroll, Servio A., Ed. – National Association of School Psychologists, 2004
This document builds on the success of earlier editions. It includes a number of substantially revised handouts updated from the previous editions, plus many new topics that reflect the challenges parents and educators face in the 21st century. Many handouts for families are also provided in Spanish. This document is a comprehensive resource for…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Family Life, Academic Achievement, Curriculum
Bruning, Roger H.; Schraw, Gregory J.; Ronning, Royce R. – 1999
Like the earlier editions, the current text is directed at educators who are interested in understanding the principles of cognitive psychology and applying them to instruction and curriculum design. The following chapters are included: (1) "Introduction to Cognitive Psychology"; (2) "Sensory, Short-Term, and Working Memory"; (3) "Long-Term…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedReisel, Robert B. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1982
Details are provided of a seminar conducted at Loyola University on the construction and criticism of proofs. The seminar is geared towards sophomore mathematics and computer science majors. It is felt that the approach fills an important need in the mathematics curriculum. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedTroy, Thomas D.; Schwaab, Karl E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
Legal aspects of field trips are addressed, with special attention on planning and implementation aspects which warrant legal consideration. Suggestions are based on information obtained from studies which reviewed and analyzed court cases, with recommendations geared to lessen the likelihood that negligence suits will result if students sustain…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Field Trips, Guidelines, Guides
Peer reviewedTobin, Catherine D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Computer literacy is defined as the ability to utilize capabilities of computers intelligently. Specific skills and characteristics necessary for computer literate pupils are listed. The importance of computer literacy, a curriculum, and evaluation are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computers, Curriculum Development
West Bloomfield Schools, MI. – 1979
This curriculum guide outlines the mathematics objectives of each of the grades K-8 under the headings of operations, sentences and problem solving, numbers and numeration, measurement, geometry, statistics, and applications. Examples of each of the objectives are given. High school minimal skills are listed. The sequence of mathematics courses…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Course Descriptions, Curriculum
