This report describes the use of a specific model for designing educational practices in formulating a structure of knowledge which applies to micro teaching. The design of an educational practice, that is, the use of micro teaching, requires a synthesis of related studies organized into a format for designing and conducting the practice by…

A conceptual framework, patterned on the Presage-Process-Product model, was designed to help sequence relevant elements of the dance teaching-learning process. Research based on this framework is needed to generate practical and theoretical pedagogical guidelines. (Author/DF)

A study investigated how phonemic-awareness research and intervention knowledge was successfully translated for teacher implementation in two kindergarten classes (n=27) over three years. Research-validated strategies were first identified, the research was translated into teacher friendly materials/procedures, teachers participated in choosing…

Describes the design, content, and delivery strategies of the Multidistrict Trainer of Trainers Institute (MTTI), which helps educators apply research findings on bilingual instruction. Reports survey responses of MTTI trainers and participants concerning the impact of MTTI on participants' classroom practices and peer coaching skills. Contains 30…

This document presents the national plan for research and development (R&D) in adult education and literacy that was developed by the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL). The document begins by explaining the process used to develop the plan, which included conducting a literature review, obtaining input from a national steering group, and…

This document contains 123 papers from an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The papers focus on the following themes: (1) societal and ethical issues; (2) human resource development and personnel training; (3) international issues; (4) information technology in VET;…