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Allman, Kate R.; Slavin, Robert E. – Teacher Educator, 2018
This article contemplates the unique responsibilities of teacher educators toward immigrant students and teachers in a changing immigration landscape. The article highlights scholarship in critical care pedagogy and culturally sustaining pedagogies and identifies three "action areas" where teacher educators can apply these theories. The…
Descriptors: Immigration, Teacher Educators, Educational Practices, Teacher Responsibility
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Appleby, Drew C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1987
This article describes how "Psychology Today" articles were used to increase the relevance of an introductory psychology course. The articles were selected to match the interests of various academic majors and career areas. Includes a sample list of articles and information on where to obtain the complete bibliography. (DH)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Methods, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
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Sommers-Flanagan, John; Means, John R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1987
This article describes four components of an approach used to teach interviewing skills to first-year graduate students. The components are: (1) the "no questions asked" approach, (2) self-reflection and self-correction, (3) feedback, and (4) obtaining analogue clients. The effects of the interviews on the subjects, acquired from an introductory…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Methods, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1923
Of the educational work of the Young Women's Christian Associations only a part is done in the educational departments. The whole association is an educational project. For specific pieces of education, it organizes educational committees and departments in those associations that are large enough, and classes in those that do not maintain…
Descriptors: Committees, Organizations (Groups), Educational Methods, Educational Objectives
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DeNeve, Kristina; Heppner, Mary J. – Innovative Higher Education, 1997
Use of active learning techniques of role-playing and simulation in an industrial psychology course (n=29 students) is described and assessed. Subjective reports and objective assessments of knowledge retention indicate the approach was effective. The differential importance of active learning and passive learning (lecture) in the college…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Course Descriptions
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Holland, Peter – New Zealand Journal of Geography, 1998
Discusses geography teaching, past and present, by focusing on ideas of Russian anarchist, Peter Kropotkin, and then describing Forms 5 to 7 of the New Zealand syllabus. Reviews the syllabus stressing that it is successful in providing ways to organize knowledge, but is less so on research as an orderly intellectual activity. (CMK)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
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Elliott, Lisa B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Describes the use of debate in teaching a college level course on the psychology of women. Contends that the technique encouraged critical thinking, active learning, and cooperation. Provides suggestions for replicating the process in other courses. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
Brower, Edward B. – 1978
The present project was designed to continue the preparation of a course of study useful for developing secondary level bookkeeping/accounting instruction. The course of study is intended to (1) derive vocational instruction for students with varying career goals, (2) develop accounting-oriented career exploration units for Introduction to…
Descriptors: Accounting, Behavioral Objectives, Bookkeeping, Business Education