Provided in this book are guidelines designed to help teachers of young children implement the movement exploration method in contrast to programmed activities for physical development. Movement exploration activities encourage the child to apply problem-solving techniques and to explore fantasies and relationships with others. The book is divided…

Syllabi, lesson plans, and activities are offered from courses designed to improve the preparation of doctoral candidates bound for college teaching careers. The three graduate-level courses include: (1) Course Design Decisions, which covers evaluating teaching and learning styles, designing syllabi and examinations, selecting textbooks,…

This handbook, designed to help teachers of kindergarten through third grade remodel their own lesson plans, has one basic objective: to demonstrate that it is possible and practical to integrate instruction for critical thinking into the teaching of all subjects. The handbook thoroughly discusses the concept of critical thinking and the…

This handbook, designed to help teachers of fourth through sixth grades remodel their own lesson plans, has one basic objective: to demonstrate that it is possible and practical to integrate instruction for critical thinking into the teaching of all subjects. The handbook thoroughly discusses the concept of critical thinking and the principles…

This manual, designed to assist the beginning secondary school teacher in New York City, focuses on practical day-to-day matters such as discipline, class management, clerical procedures, lesson planning and teaching. Advice is given on: (1) the first day and first week of school; (2) purposes and procedures for the homeroom class; (3) subject…

This manual, designed to assist the beginning elementary school teacher in New York City, focuses on practical day-to-day matters such as discipline, class management, clerical procedures, lesson planning, and the act of teaching. Advice is given on: (1) school organization and routines; (2) schedules and activities for the first days; (3) student…

Teaching adults more effectively is a concern common to business, industry, professionals, and educators. An examination of research dealing with effective teaching shows that six functions can be identified and followed as steps in the instruction of adults: (1) review of previous learning and skills; (2) initial presentation of material through…

The AID (Accepting Individual Differences) curriculum guide, the fourth in a series of five manuals that attempt to foster acceptance and respect for differences as exemplified by disabilities, presents activities on the topics of mental retardation (MR) and learning disabilities (LD) for instructors, and lesson plans to be used with primary grade…

This paper outlines a method for meeting the vocational needs of students with mild disabilities and the instructional demands placed on both teacher and student, without sacrificing time devoted to content areas. By manipulating the existing curriculum and environment, educators can cultivate the skills necessary for success in the working world.…

This book of lesson plans, compiled from resources in the ERIC database, focuses on writing activities for junior high and high school social studies classes. The book begins with an introductory essay by John J. Patrick and then provides lessons on world history, United States history, general topics, and newspapers, as well as, a user's guide,…

An introductory teacher preparation course based on Adler's Paideia concepts was examined for documentation of course content, purposes, and student reactions. Data were collected through ethnographic observations of course classes, interviews with students and professors, and examination of readings for the course. The course, "Analysis and…

Science Unlimited (Pennsylvania Department of Education's elementary science effort) has developed a series of television programs for use in the primary and intermediate grades. These television programs form an integral part of science lessons which emphasize direct involvement of children with materials and ideas, provide for individual and…

The ideas and activities in this curriculum guide seek to develop students' communication skills through participation in real world activities as opposed to classroom simulation. The lessons were pilot tested on a fifth and sixth grade class, but can be adapted for use in grades four through eight. Following an introductory section, the course of…

This presentation, intended to help English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instructors, covers the following areas: (1) classifying and selecting students for the program, (2) making a needs assessment of material to be taught, (3) setting up a language support program, (4) developing appropriate materials for a preparation class and a language…

This handbook contains a collection of creative ideas and activities for teaching English as a second language (ESL), organized by levels and topics. The handbook helps to foster an understanding of the tutor's role in creating a learning environment and to develop an awareness of the variety of instructional approaches. The format of the…