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Peer reviewedMcEvoy, Mary A. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1990
This introductory paper identifies critical issues related to organization of caregiving environments for young children with handicaps, including physical and programmatic features, transitions between activities, transition between special preschool and kindergarten settings, classroom organization, the social-physical environment, the home…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Leister, Chrissy; And Others – Day Care & Early Education, 1993
Based upon recent research, this article provides an update of best practices for inclusive education in the areas of program options, curriculum design, classroom environment, social interaction, communication, family inclusion, and support services that will help preschool teachers more effectively serve both normal and developmentally disabled…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design, Developmental Disabilities
Caster, Tonja – 1983
Practical issues that should be considered in placing a classroom computer for use with elementary students include where to locate computer equipment in relation to electrical sockets, windows, and chalkboards; the program sound; who will be able to see the screen; and classroom traffic patterns. Decisions must be made regarding the size of…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Sellin, Donald F. – 1981
The paper identifies important issues and trends to individualize education for gifted learners with educationally significant handicaps. Literature is reviewed in terms of five ways to understand modifying educational practice: (1) definitions (language used to order and organize knowledge and policies for service delivery) and designations…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Classroom Environment, Definitions, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedDawson-Threat, Janice – New Directions for Student Services, 1997
Among factors affecting African-American males' academic achievement, student/faculty relationships are vital. Using theory-based teaching strategies, faculty can support student success by designing in-class experiences to incorporate racial-identity development activities. The classroom should be a safe space for expression of personal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Afrocentrism, Black Students, Class Activities
Hobar, Nicholas – 1981
Examples are cited of educational research and development findings that have specific implications for improving classroom management and school effectiveness in a comprehensive educational program. Described is the West Virginia Department of Education's current use of research on brain growth as one basis for realigning the curriculum. Patterns…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Delivery Systems, Developmental Stages
