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Vitale, Michael R.; Kaniuka, Theodore S. – Journal of Direct Instruction, 2009
In a three-part study we explored implications for enhancing the role of "Corrective Reading" ("CR") in systemic school reform relating to teacher judgments of the high levels of student academic performance required by "CR" tasks in contrast to inappropriate instructional perspectives applied by teachers regarding…
Descriptors: Corrective Reading, Educational Change, Grade 3, Barriers
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Hardwick, Susan W.; Davis, Robert L. – Journal of Geography, 2009
The use of content-based language instruction (CBI) offers an innovative and effective method for teaching core geographic concepts and skills while students study a second language. This article focuses on a collaborative initiative developed and tested by university and high school level geography and second-language educators. The goal of the…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Geography, Geographic Concepts, Second Language Instruction
Fiedler, Rebecca L.; Mullen, Laurie; Finnegan, Margaret – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2009
Portfolio authoring tools within teacher preparation institutions have changed dramatically as portfolios have moved from paper to electronic formats and now to the Web. This study used Engestrom's Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (1987) to examine how portfolio tools, along with external influences and institutional contexts, mediate the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Accreditation (Institutions), Interviews, Student Attitudes
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Reid, Kenneth J.; Feldhaus, Charles R. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2007
The implementation of pre-engineering, standard curricula in K-12 schools is growing at a rapid pace. One such curriculum model, Project Lead the Way, consists of six standardized courses requiring significant training for teachers, specified laboratory equipment, standard topics, exams, etc. Schools implementing Project Lead the Way implement an…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Engineering Education, Performance Factors, Curriculum Implementation
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Efthimiadis-Keith, H. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2007
This article focuses on student leadership and transformation because of the belief that a) students have a tremendous influence on the academic leadership of an institution, and b) students themselves form part of this academic leadership--whether they are formally recognized for it or not--and can transform it in significant ways. The article…
Descriptors: Student Leadership, Teaching Methods, Daily Living Skills, Foreign Countries
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Tamisari, Franca; Milmilany, Elizabeth – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2003
In this paper we present a brief history of education at the community of Milingimbi in northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory from the mission times to today. In focusing on the emergence and implementation of bicultural curriculum initiatives we explore some of the difficulties and ever present challenges encountered by Yolngu educators,…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Indigenous Knowledge, Foreign Countries, Multicultural Education
Reumann-Moore, Rebecca; Sanders, Felicia; Christman, Jolley Bruce – Research for Action, 2011
In 2010-11, the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) framework was piloted in six districts, a teacher network, and a network of schools. In most cases, school districts applied for and received grants to implement LDC; in others, regional intermediaries served as the grantee and as primary organizer of the work; and, in still others, national…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Principals, Guidelines, Case Studies
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Jones, Karrie A.; Jones, Jennifer L. – Journal of Effective Teaching, 2008
Cooperative learning is viable yet generally underutilized method of instruction at the college level (Paulsen and Faust, 2008). This paper highlights the work of teacher educator Dr. Paul J. Vermette in his implementation of cooperative learning based practices in a graduate level Multicultural education course. In analyzing the "Five…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, College Environment, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
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Herbeck, Joyce; Beier, Clara; Franzak, Judith K.; Stolp, Susan – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2008
In a test-driven society such as ours, the reasons not to take on the time-consuming and controversial topic of critical literacy are many; however, this article hopes to convince educators at all levels that the benefits of engaging students in questioning, reflecting, and taking action are well worth the effort. The article begins with a…
Descriptors: Critical Literacy, Middle School Students, Preservice Teachers, Student Teacher Attitudes
Adeyanju, 'Lade Joel – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2006
Nigeria is a developing country with problem of curriculum development and implementation. Her contact with colonial masters and their educational system is responsible for that state. It is felt that children are being educated outside their culture rather than in their own environment. The paper touches on the tasks faced by the curriculum…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation
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Sayigh, E. A. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2006
The Higher Education Quality Committee's emphasis on the assessment of student learning in its criteria for institutional audits (June 2004) signals that institutional arrangements to ensure quality assessment practices are to come under the spotlight. One means to demonstrate institutional commitment to quality in assessment practice is to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Faculty, Evaluators, Student Evaluation
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Finley, Jane B.; Taylor, Susan Lee; Warren, D. Lee – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 2007
Researchers agree that students' critical thinking and decision making skills are enhanced through exposure to new cultures and global markets. Thus, one way of bringing about improvement in these areas is through international travel courses. The purpose of this study is threefold. One, to describe the process involved in the creation of a…
Descriptors: Travel, Student Attitudes, Graduate Students, Course Descriptions
Vernon-Feagans, Lynne; Kainz, Kirsten; Hedrick, Amy; Ginsberg, Marnie; Amendum, Steve – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2010
The main objective of the overall Targeted Reading Intervention (TRI) was to help the classroom teacher acquire the key reading diagnostic strategies (e.g., Cooter, 2003; Desimone, 2009; Garet et al., 2001; Timperley & Phillips, 2003) relevant to K-1 struggling readers (e.g., Desimone, 2009; Garet et al., 2001; Guskey, 2002; Joyce &…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Teacher Effectiveness, Intervention, Consultants
Lipsey, Mark W.; Farran, Dale C.; Hurley, Sean M.; Hofer, Kerry G.; Bilbrey, Carol – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2009
This research investigated the effects of two contrasting pre-k curricula, relative to practice as usual, on subsequent academic achievement. One curriculum had a strong literacy focus, the other was a less didactic "developmentally appropriate" curriculum that allowed children to have more influence on classroom activities. The purpose…
Descriptors: Class Activities, School Readiness, Learning Activities, Economically Disadvantaged
Alberta Education, 2009
This guide to implementation is intended to support the Japanese Language and Culture 10-3Y, 20-3Y, 30-3Y Program of Studies. It was developed primarily for teachers, yet it includes information that may be useful for administrators and other stakeholders in their efforts to plan for and implement the new Japanese program of studies. Familiarity…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Program Guides, Program Effectiveness, Program Content
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