The benefits of play for children's learning are well-documented and well-researched. The evidence for its positive impact on brain development, social interactions, emotional wellbeing, and motor skills is widespread. So, why should this practice stop after the early years? "A Practical Guide to Play in Education" encourages teachers to…

Today more than ever, educational institutions need educational leaders who are able to promote profound, substantive and sustainable change. This paper is based on the efforts and results of the first stage of a European project implemented in universities and primary and secondary schools in Spain, Finland and the Czech Republic. The project…

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation in the United States is not equivalent to a national curriculum; however, it does set forth some conditions essential for enhancing student achievement at scale (e.g., curriculum standards, assessment standards, and expectations of compliance). The missing component within these conditions is support for…

A rationale for teaching thinking skills to gifted students is presented, and a five-step approach is offered, including create a skills taxonomy, develop a scope and sequence chart, provide staff development time, develop unit plans, and teach and evaluate the lessons. (JDD)

The 13 modules for an adaptive physical education program contained in this document provide a comprehensive teacher-training program which includes methods and materials for classroom teachers who have little or no background in the area of physical education and adaptive physical education. The activities in the curriculum are appropriate for…

Designed for regular classroom as well as special class teachers, the guide is intended to help implement a differentiated curriculum for gifted and talented students. An overview of a synergistic approach to gifted education is followed by a list of 10 major steps in implementing gifted and talented programs. Each of the steps is then examined in…

This guide is designed to assist school administrators and teachers in planning and developing dramatic and theatre arts programs that meet the needs of a wide range of students from kindergarten through grade 12. The first section of the guide sets forth a philosophy, goals, and criteria for effective theatre arts programs in general. The second…

Intended as a guide for initial program implementation, the document presents an overview on programing for gifted and talented students. Chapter 1 reviews underlying philosophy and the rationale for program development. Goals and objectives are stated along with a summary of teaching techniques and approaches for elementary and secondary…

The paper introduces the concept of movement education for handicapped students and discusses implications of the concept for learning. Guidelines are given for planning, implementing, and evaluating the program. A sample lesson plan is followed by discussions of prerequisites of efficient movement and screening activities. Suggestions for…

This manual is a guide to developing a comprehensive career development program in a local school district. It is based on the experience of program development in Neptune Township, New Jersey, following the National Career Development Guidelines of the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee and the subsequent Comprehensive…

The guide is designed to introduce teachers and administrators to approaches for combining language and content instruction in English as a second language, bilingual education, foreign language education, mainstream classes, and content area instruction, and to provide suggestions and resources for implementing the approaches. It describes an…

Integrated learning refers to the interrelatedness of subject and skill areas within and across grades of a school program. A description is given of the framework for integrated learning programs developed by the state of North Carolina. This monograph addresses factors that influence efforts toward integrated learning as well as processes for…

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School (Chicago, Illinois) is an urban open door public school serving a population with diverse economic, educational, and ethnic backgrounds. The school is committed to translating the philosophies of Dr. King into an educational environment that includes innovative instructional strategies tailored to the…

This article offers guidelines for planning distance professional development via interactive video for special educators in rural areas. A comprehensive planning checklist is organized into nine tasks. Other suggestions address equipment and interaction tips for receiving sites and setting up the site to encourage inclusion and active…

The preparation of appropriate and relevant instructional materials is essential to effective instruction. Instructional materials, usually in the form of a comprehensive course of study or training plan, should be based on a carefully planned, organized, and conducted analysis procedure. This analysis procedure may be used for the identification…