Argues that the illuminating, conceptual, and contextual qualities of literature make it an excellent resource for teaching social studies concepts, especially those concerning multiculturalism. Advocates reading the books as complete works rather than piecemeal assignments. Includes suggestions for selected books and related topics. (MJP)

Examined the changes implemented by teachers at Brown Barge Middle School, in Pensacola, Florida, to improve curriculum. Notes the teachers' use of total quality education principles and describes six propositions of change: achieving constancy of purpose, building quality, continuous improvement, student-centered approach, using data, and…

This article considers the needs of families of children with disabilities, the implications for interdisciplinary practice, and the changing pattern of early childhood disability. Family contributions to individuals with disabilities, the importance of early intervention, and the need for professionals to enable and empower families is…

Describes the pedagogical framework of an interdisciplinary, international project entitled NINTER (Networked Interaction: Theory-Based Cases in Teaching and Learning). Discusses a pedagogical model for teacher and staff development programs in a networked environment; distributed cognition; cognitive apprenticeship; challenges for educational…

An English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) professor and a history professor look at the design and evolution of an interdisciplinary curriculum linking classes in ESL and the humanities over the course of two semesters and discuss their collaboration and professional development. Students' evaluations of teaching and a retrospective survey of students…

Describes Project Linking, a program developed at Iowa State University that involved collaboration between middle school teachers in Moscow and in the United States to develop an interdisciplinary curriculum that focused on social sciences and global education. Explains the theoretical framework and advantages of Internet-mediated learning.…

Discusses the life and artwork of Bill Traylor, who started his art career late in life, focusing on his work "Scary Creature." Provides accompanying project ideas in the areas of history/technology, theater, language arts, debate, social studies, visual arts, and mathematics. (CMK)

Applications of project-based learning are illustrated by examples of projects involving music, art, history, a partnership with a hospital, Native American plant remedies, roller coaster design, and making a "talking book" (CD-ROM) in English and Lushootseed (language of the Tulalip Tribes). Project learning can meet standards while involving…

Environmental education specific to trade programs is an area ripe for exploration since trade program students are literally the builders of the future. Proposes the adoption of a greener curriculum in residential construction trade programs. (DDR)

The traditional dichotomy in higher education between the world of knowledge and that of pedagogy also defines the role of the field of teacher education. Recent initiatives to improve undergraduate teaching have ignored potential contributions of teacher preparation programs and education departments to campuswide discussions of learning, leaving…

Examines ways in which colleges and universities have attempted to integrate the curriculum and deepen students' involvement in learning, including first-year programs, learning communities, inquiry-based learning, integrative general education, and efforts to connect general education to majors and apply what has been learned from cognitive…

Offers a course design framework--the Genre-Aligned practices framework--for teaching English for specific academic purposes in higher education. Outlines the three research foundations on which the framework is based.(Author/VWL)

Describes a project for first-year German that combines integration of standards with computer technology. Based on ongoing curricular changes in German programs, the focus on language instruction increasingly includes German studies approaches that introduce content-based and culture-oriented instruction as early as possible. Suggests using the…

The Indigenous Nations Studies Program at the University of Kansas is a cross-disciplinary master's program promoting research relevant to the concerns of Indigenous communities and producing trained professionals capable of assuming tribal leadership and policy-making positions. Core courses, three study tracks, degree requirements, the…

Outlines the necessary steps for designing a school wetland which include site assessment, estimating water volume, analyzing soil permeability, site design, and implementation. (PVD)