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Cherow-O'Leary, Renee – Journal of Media Literacy Education, 2014
This essay is a personal reflection on the implementation of "Creating Critical Viewers," a national media literacy program sponsored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), an industry association, in 1995. The television industry's decision to develop a media literacy curriculum in the 1990s was a powerful…
Descriptors: Essays, Media Literacy, Curriculum Development, Critical Viewing
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Kliucharev, Grigorii Arturovich – Russian Education and Society, 2010
Today the system of supplementary professional education (SPE) is the main institutionalized subunit that is oriented toward "adult learners". Surveys have shown that in many cases investment in SPE is more profitable, predictable, reliable, and short term than that in any other form of education. Data on supplemental professional…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Foreign Countries, Supplementary Education
Aucoin, P. J. – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2011
Over the past three decades, environmental issues have been on the global forefront and continue to affect people's daily lives. Although the need for environmental attention is at an all-time high, outdoor and environmental education (OEE) plays an insufficient role in school systems. As technology continues to contribute to advancements in every…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Place Based Education, Outdoor Education, Environmental Education
Simpson, Robert G.; Lamb, Jack R. – Pointer, 1979
The article discusses a doctoral student's critique of an administrative internship experience and summarizes what was learned about school district and special education administration. An activity log outlining the internship activities is presented. (PHR)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Handicapped Children, Learning Activities, Opinions
Lum, John; Magid, Armand – 1978
A number of processes and practices relevant to the improvement of multicultural education are discussed: (1) length of time spent on multicultural studies; (2) orientation of multicultural education; (3) field trips and classroom visitations by outside resource persons; (4) multicultural versus multiethnic instructional processes; (5) class…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
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Hubbard, Ruth – Young Children, 1988
Maintains there are many ways to help children develop their language abilities as they learn and that teachers can involve children in activities that bring the children's own knowledge into the curriculum. Illustrated with samples from the science activities of first through third graders. (BB)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Individual Differences, Language Arts, Learning Activities
Verrier, Ray – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1982
Describes the development of a local studies project (focusing on conservation) and subsequent impressions of the three teachers involved in this middle school project. Includes comments about student activities/experiences and instructional strategies. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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Reynolds, Gretchen – Canadian Children, 1998
Recounts experiences during a study tour of three preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Describes the environment, activities, and children's interactions at the Allende Infant-Toddler Center and the Neruda and the Diana Schools for 3- to 6-year-olds. Focuses on teachers' observational and pedagogical methods. Concludes that quality education…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Learning Activities, Peer Relationship, Preschool Education
Moore, Kay – 1984
A multimedia reading program for seventh and eighth grade students is presented. Methodology for the seventh grade course consists of designating a particular type of literature for each month of the school year. Story assignments, book reports, and teaching units all revolve around this type of literature. Students read aloud from radio and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Grade 7, Grade 8, Instructional Materials
Flores, Alfredo; And Others – Metro Impressions (Region VI), 1985
Articles in this serial publication highlight the past, present, and possible future of Project Head Start and celebrate the project's 20th birthday. "Head Start: Today and Yesterday" (Alfred Flores) emphasizes the goals of Head Start. "Why Head Start Is a Winner" (Mary Tom Riley and Jamie Tucker) reports the results of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education
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Strain, Phillip S.; And Others – Early Education and Development, 1991
This paper offers a longitudinal perspective on early intervention for children with disabilities. The quality of life which results from intervention is discussed, and features of intervention programs, such as early screening, a focus on the family, and classroom processes, are described. (BC)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Family Role
Moses, Yolanda T., Ed.; Higgins, Patricia J., Ed. – 1981
Useful models and ideas for multicultural and cross-cultural educators at all levels who want to use anthropological concepts and processes in the classroom are provided in eight papers. Papers describe six different projects which (1) involved high school students in the collection and analysis of data about local youth cultures; (2) engaged…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). – 1980
This document includes three products of an international meeting on productive work in education. First, the secretariat working document addresses itself to problems arising from the introduction of productive work into general (elementary and secondary) education. It examines recommendations on this issue, reviews relevant documents from UNESCO…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
Bernard, Martine; James, Walter – 1981
These proceedings of a workshop on the role of adult education in the development of rural areas consists of a report on the workshop, general conclusions drawn at the workshop, and its recommendations on future works. Discussed in the workshop report are the analysis of the situation in rural areas and specific development needs of rural areas,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Cooperation, Educational Needs
Hatcher, Barbara, Ed. – 1987
The 12 articles in this monograph discuss the value of informal learning for children, and suggest how basic skills can be reinforced at school, home, and within community groups and institutions. Promising programs, practices, and activities for children are highlighted. Topics addressed include: (1) a rationale for a rededication to a holistic…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Basic Skills, Community Role, Community Services