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A Delphi Study: The Characteristics of Democratic Schools
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Korkmaz, H. Eylem; Erden, Münire – Journal of Educational Research, 2014
The authors aim to identify characteristics of democratic schools. The Delphi technique used in this study is based on attaining a consensus among a group of experts over 3 rounds with 22 experts from 9 countries participating in the first round. By the end of the third round, 339 items referring to democratic school characteristics were…
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Institutional Characteristics, Democracy, Democratic Values
The Use of Self-Instructional Modules in the Training of Social Studies Teachers to Employ Higher Cognitive Level Questioning Strategies
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Merwin, William C.; Schneider, Donald O. – Journal of Educational Research, 1973
This study sought to ascertain the effects of specially designed self-instructional modules (SIMs) upon the preparation of secondary-level social studies teacher-trainees. (Author)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Instructional Programs
Case of the Mathematics Team: Implementing a Team Model for Simultaneous Renewal
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Bay-Williams, Jennifer M.; Scott, Michael B.; Hancock, Melisa – Journal of Educational Research, 2007
Simultaneous renewal in teacher education is based on the notion that improvement at 1 level requires improvement at all levels and that all stakeholders are responsible for such improvement. The authors discuss the creation and impact of a mathematics team as a vehicle for simultaneous renewal by using the team model for simultaneous renewal for…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Teacher Collaboration, Case Studies, Curriculum Development
Allocation of Time and Achievement in Elementary Social Studies.
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Smith, Nancy McKnight – Journal of Educational Research, 1979
Time allocated for social studies instruction showed a very slight correlation with fifth graders' achievement in that subject, suggesting that "allotted time" should be carefully qualified when used as a variable in assessing instruction. (Editor)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education