This paper describes how one third and final year pre-service (PST) used curriculum materials when planning for primary mathematics teaching on practicum. The findings were drawn from a semi-structured focus group interview, where four PSTs recalled how they planned for primary teaching during a previous practicum. This case study shows how one…

This case positions the reader as the superintendent of Jefferson City Public Schools (pseudonym). Like many urban school districts in the United States, Jefferson City faces a complex milieu of fiscal challenges attributed to inadequate state funding and declining student enrollment. Within this case, the superintendent must address the failing…

Background: This paper reports on the use of classroom assessment techniques (CATs) by primary school mathematics teachers in China. CATs are short, focused assessment activities that can reveal students' understanding of specific mathematical subjects. The study involved six female third-grade mathematics teachers from Nanjing, China. The focus…

The purpose of these documents is to provide educators in Saskatchewan with practical and relevant guides to teaching and learning as a means of expanding or refining teaching repertoires. The topic of this booklet is effective lecturing, described as a blend of three types of lectures: interactive (engaging student thinking throughout the…

To aid in teaching management of financial matters to the small business man, this publication contains material for a 45- to 60- minute lecture, which is usually followed by a discussion period. The booklet contains the following sections: (1) The Lesson Plan--an outline of the material covered, presented in two columns: an outline of the…

The first in a series of subject presentations in the field of administrative management for use by educators and businessmen who teach management courses is offered. The point is made that the concept of an educational program in small-business administrative management involves the investigation of a series of topics stemming from basic…

One of a series of publications directed toward teaching management skills to the small-business man, "The Why and What of Bookkeeping" was prepared to aid in teaching one session of a basic course. It contains materials for a 45- to 60-minute lecture, which is usually followed by a discussion period. Sections of booklet concern: (1) The…

The third in a series of subject presentation in the field of administrative management for use by educators and businessmen who teach management courses is offered. The point is made that the concept of an educational program in small-business administrative management involves the investigation of a series of topics stemming from basic…

The second in a series of subject presentation in the field of administrative management for use by educators and businessmen who teach management courses is offered. The point is made that the concept of an educational program in small-business administrative management involves the investigation of a series of topics stemming from basic…

Prepared for the Administrative Management Course Program, this instructor's manual was developed to serve small-business management needs. The sections of the manual are as follows: (1) Lesson Plan--an outline of material covered, which may be used as a teaching guide, presented in two columns: the presentation, and a step-by-step indication of…

The 16th publication in a series of subject presentations in the field of administrative management for use by educators and businessmen who teach management courses is presented. These presentations are intended to be particularly useful to Distributive Education in the smaller community where library research facilities are limited and equipment…

As an approach to teaching small-business location and layout, this publication contains material for teaching one session of a basic course. The sections of the publication are as follows: (1) The Lesson Plan--an outline of the material covered, which may be used as a teaching guide, presented in two columns: an outline of the presentation, and a…

As an approach to informing the small-business man about developing an awareness of the human factors in managing their business, this publication was prepared to aid in teaching one session of a basic course. The sections of the booklet are as follows: (1) The Lesson Plan--an outline of the material coved, which may be used as a teaching guide,…

An approach to teaching communication and control techniques to the small-business man, this booklet contains material for a 45 to 60 minute lecture. The sections of this teaching aid are as follows: (1) The Lesson Plan--an outline of the material covered, which may be used as a teaching guide, is provided in two columns: the presentation, and a…

The seventh publication in a series of subject presentations in the field of administrative management for use by educators and businessmen who teach management courses is presented. These presentations are intended to be particularly useful to Distributive Education in the smaller community where library research facilities are limited and…