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Roth, Kathleen J. – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1989
Compares the traditional textbook-based elementary science teaching method with the following innovative approaches: (1) Inquiry; (2) Science-Technology-Society (STS); and (3) Conceptual Change. Argues that the Conceptual Change approach has the greatest impact on student thinking and permits teachers to focus on important aspects. (FMW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Creative Teaching, Elementary School Science
Betenbough, T. J., Ed.; Biggs, Shirley A., Ed. – 1988
This eighth yearbook of innovative learning strategies presents the following articles, grouped in three major sections. The first section, Program Models, contains: (1) "Welcome Back: Meeting the Needs of Nontraditional Students" (Kathy Carpenter); (2) "A Model Coordinated Curriculum for the First-Term Community College Learning Disabled Student"…
Descriptors: College Students, Creative Teaching, Educational Research, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBonicamp, Judith M.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a demonstration for showing the usefulness of thermal principles to physical science students who have difficulty understanding conventional explanations. Outlines materials, procedures, discussion, and advantages of using this method. (RT)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Experiential Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedFoley, Maeve Zamarchi – Science and Children, 1988
Describes a teaching method that actively involves elementary school children in science lessons by having them teach lessons to their peers. Gives examples of teacher and student strategies. Describes evaluation of the students and student progress with time. Reviews depth of thinking and questioning by students in this activity. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Teaching, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education
Peer reviewedTye, Barbara Benham – Educational Leadership, 1984
A study of 13 American high schools reveals a disturbing lack of good teaching techniques. In the 525 classrooms visited, pretests and small group activities were seldom used. Teachers should learn to use a wider variety of learning materials and activities, ask more open questions, and require more essays. (JBM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Creative Teaching, Educational Strategies
Biggs, Shirley A., Ed.; Bullock, Terry, Ed. – 1990
The ninth yearbook of innovative learning strategies presents the following articles, grouped in three major sections. The first section, Program Models, contains: (1) "Cooperative Learning in a Study Skills Course" (Corrine Plotkin); (2) "Peer Tutor Preparation: A Guide to Training" (Kathy Carpenter); (3) "A Community…
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Skills, Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching
Rawers, Lois J. – OSSC Bulletin, 1984
Profiled in this report are three Oregon first-grade teachers--the state's 1984 Teacher of the Year and two other finalists for that title. Distinguishing characteristics of the teaching approach of Jonelle Maurer of the Lincoln Elementary School in Grants Pass include phonics and group reading instruction, the use of activity centers, and a…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
