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Byrnes, Heidi, Ed.; Canale, Michael, Ed. – 1987
This volume presents papers that dicusss the need for more systematic and rigorous research programs to monitor the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines and their various implementations. "A Progress Report on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, 1982-1986" (David V. Hiple), traces the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Instructional Materials, Language Proficiency, Language Skills
Benesch, Sarah, Ed. – 1988
A collection of essays on the integration of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and content area instruction in higher education includes: "Using Feedback from ESL Students To Enhance Their Success in College" (Trudy Smoke); "When There Are No Links Between ESL and Content Courses" (Elaine Brooks); "The Adjunct Model of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies
Fogarty, Robin, Ed.; Bellanca, James, Ed. – 1995
Divided into five concise sections, this book introduces and examines the personage of Howard Gardner and his theory of multiple intelligences. The articles explore practical applications and implications of the theory and provide supporting evidence applicable to all children. Special applications of the multiple intelligences theory, including…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
Karnes, Frances A., Ed.; Bean, Suzanne M., Ed. – 2001
This book is designed to provide strategies and resources for differentiating the instruction of gifted learners. It addresses characteristics and needs of gifted learners, instructional planning and evaluation, strategies for best practices, and supporting and enhancing gifted programs. Specific chapters include: (1) "Gifted and Talented…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Child Advocacy, Cooperative Learning, Creative Thinking
Stryker, Stephen B., Ed.; Leaver, Betty Lou, Ed. – 1997
A collection of essays contains articles on content-based foreign language courses at three levels (beginning, intermediate, advanced) and on foreign languages across the curriculum, including: "Content-Based Instruction: From Theory to Practice" (Stephen B. Stryker, Betty Lou Leaver); "Content-Based Instruction in a Basic Russian…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Arabic, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
Chambers, Jack A., Ed. – 1997
These 19 papers were selected from the Eighth National Conference on College Teaching and Learning and focus on the theme of "Teaching, Learning, and Technology: Creative Uses of the World Wide Web." Titles include: (1) "Guided Web Exploration for Teaching Critical Thinking" (Judith A. Baker); (2) "Top Ten Strategies for Using Humor as an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
Dzau, Y. F.; And Others – 1990
This collection of writings on the history and status of English language teaching (ELT) in China includes the following essays: "Historical Background" (Y. F. Dzau); "How English is Taught in Tertiary Educational Institutions" (Dzau); "Teaching English in Chinese Secondary Schools" (Yu Yining); "Teachers,…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Advanced Courses, College English, College Freshmen
