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Adler, Jill; Ronda, Erlina – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2015
We describe and use an analytical framework to document mathematics discourse in instruction (MDI), and interpret differences in mathematics teaching. MDI is characterised by four interacting components in the teaching of a mathematics lesson: exemplification (occurring through a sequence of examples and related tasks), explanatory talk (talk that…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Discourse Analysis, Models, Teaching Models
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East, Martin – Language Learning Journal, 2015
A decade ago, Klapper (2003: "Taking communication to task? A critical review of recent trends in language teaching", "The Language Learning Journal" 27: 33-42) created the opportunity to reflect on the assets and limitations of task-based language teaching (TBLT) in comparison with more established communicative language…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Educational Trends, Task Analysis
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Otgaar, Henry; Peters, Maarten; Howe, Mark L. – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 2012
The present study examined the impact of divided attention on children's and adults' neutral and negative true and false memories in a standard Deese/Roediger-McDermott paradigm. Children (7- and 11-year-olds; n = 126) and adults (n = 52) received 5 neutral and 5 negative Deese/Roediger-McDermott word lists; half of each group also received a…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Word Lists, Attention Control, Memory
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Enghag, Margareta; Niedderer, Hans – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2008
The theoretical framework "student ownership of learning" is developed both theoretically and with qualitative research. The metaphor "ownership" is related to the process towards meaning making and understanding and is seen as relevant especially to improve physics instruction. The dimension "group ownership of learning" refers to the groups'…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Qualitative Research, Ownership, Figurative Language
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Pressley, Michael; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1989
There is strong interest in strategy instruction and in conducting research on the topic, with many researchers developing strategy interventions for both normal and learning disabled populations. Experiment design has become both methodologically sound and conceptually convincing. A comprehensive research program requiring both laboratory and…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Learning Disabilities
Hoerner, James L.; Horne, Ralph A. – 1980
The purpose of this sample guide is to assist teachers and curriculum specialists in developing instructional materials that are competency based and that meet Virginia standards for competency-based education (CBE) programs. The sample deals with the occupation of welding, but it is the format that is of interest here, not the subject matter.…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Classroom Techniques, Competence, Competency Based Education