Examines issues relating to the use of satellite television for development in advancing nations. Obstacles which impede effective use are discussed, including technological disparities, economic factors, regulatory problems, and fear of domination and control. Prospects which offer promise are also reviewed, including cooperative exchanges,…

A model program for severely emotionally disturbed hearing-impaired adolescents evolved in Santa Cruz County (California). A private day school program integrated its activities with a group home; Individualized Education Programs were designed jointly with residential treatment plans; and residential and school staff maintained a behavioral…

This research commentary offers a rationale for focusing on individual students with learning disabilities (rather than teacher beliefs and behaviors or general achievement) in elementary grade cooperative learning settings. This focus resulted in the finding that many of these students were not having successful experiences and identified…

Describes a two-year professional development program in which teachers used collaborative inquiry to study, develop, and use alternative and authentic assessment to improve teaching and learning. The paper examines curriculum and assessment changes teachers made, presents insights from the experience, and discusses implications for professional…

Corporate leaders have provided advice on competencies and traits they want schools to develop in students. The paper summarizes the teaching practices, strategies, and objectives that, in some schools, have translated the corporate expectations to the educational domain, focusing on academic, social, and leadership skills. (SM)

This report, abstracted from a larger research study on children's emerging literacy, focuses on the use and influence of computers in the education of children seven years old and younger. Highlights include placement and introduction of computers in the classroom; benefits of working in groups; keyboarding; and research on program effectiveness.…

Presents a cooperative-learning lesson in which high school students visit stations equipped with different tools to establish the midpoint of a Pixy Stix, a brand of candy-filled straw. Provides solutions for two potential stations, suggestions to extend the activity, and two activity worksheets. (MDH)

This paper urges educators of deaf students to make a greater effort to teach science conceptually to foster real understanding and produce scientifically literate students. The state of science education in general, and for deaf students specifically, is reviewed. Recommendations stress process-oriented teaching, cooperative learning, and…

Describes the New Frontiers for Catholic Schools program, established by Ohio's University of Dayton and the National Catholic Educational Association to facilitate the integration of technology across the curriculum. Provides narratives from four New Frontiers participants describing the challenges they faced in integrating technology into their…

A university education course in human sexuality and learning at the Queensland University of Technology (Australia) used a small-group cooperative learning approach to motivate and challenge students. Students found the small group discussion method effective in developing memory and thinking skills. (MSE)

Examines the chain of events that took place during 13 years of grassroots economic development in the Honduran village of Ayapa. Taking advantage of outside technical assistance and training has enabled small-scale farmers to organize themselves, secure access to fertile land, and learn how markets work. (LP)

Describes the discourse of three ninth-grade coauthoring trials (model, typical, and problem groups), discussing factors in their interactions that affected the success of collaborative writing. Three factors characterized the model group (kinds of social interactions, level of cognitive conflict, and amount and kinds of engagement during the…

Discusses the role of community colleges in providing international trade education and training, highlighting the importance of building partnerships. Describes methods for building partnerships, eight current community college training-for-trade (TFT) programs, and training services and resources. Suggests that TFT programs must become a…

Genetics, family dysfunction, separation/loss, learning disabilities, and lack of social support in school place adolescents at risk for depression. The article shares evidence that documents a link between structured cooperative learning and the resulting stronger social support relationships that evolve as peers help support, respect, and trust…

A Lehigh University project to develop interactive video materials for use in upper-level Russian language courses is reported. Russian film clips on laser disc are used to improve writing and speaking skills, stimulate students' critical thinking, and encourage students' collaborative learning. (Contains 23 references.) (Author/LB)