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Soares, Louise M. – Clearing House, 1998
Argues that a unique combination of (1) the Copernican Plan for block scheduling; (2) the application of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences; and (3) John Dewey's basic ideas about process create a teacher training program in which mastery is an achievable goal. Describes each component and illustrates how each has worked in one…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Higher Education, Multiple Intelligences, Preservice Teacher Education
Nebraska Department of Education, 2007
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Practice Guide, "Effective Literacy and English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades" addresses the challenge of providing effective literacy instruction for English learners in the elementary grades. The Guide offers five specific recommendations for district…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Literacy
Dalheim, Mary, Ed. – 1994
This book investigates time dilemmas in education, explaining how educators deal with time issues. Section 1, "It's About Time," describes what a special committee found out about the time dilemma and makes recommendations for educators regarding time use. Section 2, "Building Time into the School Year" (Linda Bacon), presents one Florida school…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Classroom Techniques, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education