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Darch, Craig; And Others – 1987
Several evaluation formats were used to examine the impact that the Direct Instruction Model had on 600 selected students in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, over a 7-year period. The performance of students in the Direct Instruction Model was contrasted with the performance of similar students (on the basis of family income, ethnicity,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Comparative Analysis, Educational Improvement
Herrmann, Andrea W. – 1985
Creating a writing workshop atmosphere using computers in the English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom improves the opportunities for integrating all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The computer also represents a new way of learning, emphasizing students' problem solving strategies and learning processes. Teachers…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperation, English (Second Language)
Mississippi State Dept. of Education, Jackson. Bureau of School Improvement. – 1984
This lengthy resource book for kindergarten teachers in Mississippi includes 20 substantive chapters. After brief statements of program philosophy and goals, chapters focus respectively on: (1) various roles of school staff members in the implementation of the kindergarten program; (2) characteristics of children 4 to 6 years of age including…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cooking Instruction, Curriculum
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1982
Intended for use as an inservice tool for elementary school teachers and as an independent study tool, this guide provides a framework for designing language experiences in the classroom. Following an introduction, the first section of the guide deals with language as communication, as thought, and as a series of interrelated skills. Three…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1986
Intended for teachers, this document provides curriculum specifications for the Grade 12 Diploma Examinations in English 30 in Alberta, Canada. Introductory information (1) indicates the approximate time to be devoted to teaching various components of the language arts, the relative importance of concepts and skills, and priorities for instruction…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Testing, English Curriculum
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1986
Intended for teachers, this document provides curriculum specifications for the Grade 12 Diploma Examinations in English 33 in Alberta, Canada. Introductory information (1) indicates the approximate time to be devoted to teaching various components of the language arts, the relative importance of concepts and skills, and priorities for instruction…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Testing, English Curriculum
Rodine, Jody A. – 1986
Designed for teachers to use with intermediate and junior high level students, the activities in this booklet focus on the newspaper as a teaching tool in three broad areas: (1) Language Arts; (2) Reading and Language; and (3) Reading, Language, and Math. The language arts section contains 14 activities identifying parts of speech, practicing…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, English Instruction, Intermediate Grades
Hardin, Susan J. – 1987
Jonathan Turner Junior High School, in Jacksonville, Illinois, identified 121 7th- and 8th-grade students as being below grade level in one or more subject areas. A special program for slow learners was designed, which called for classes of no more than 20 students. The program was successfully initiated without special funding or added personnel.…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Curriculum Development, Junior High Schools, Language Arts
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Public Schools. – 1986
This manual provides Florida language arts curriculum frameworks for grades 9-12 and for adult basic education. Subject areas include: reading, semantics and logic, literature, journalism, mass media, speech, debate, writing, business English, and English as a second language. Each framework contains a header and four sections: (1) major…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Basic Skills, Business English
Clifford, Geraldine Joncich – 1987
Based on the thesis that cycles of concern for an integrated, holistic approach to English language instruction have periodically emerged in reaction to historical forces that are essentially fragmenting in their effects, this thematic report explores events in 20th-century American educational theory, research, and practice that deal with English…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Research, Educational History, Educational Practices
Combs, Martha, Ed. – 1987
Papers in this yearbook cover a variety of topics in the field of language arts instruction, such as creative writing instruction, reading assessment from a Whole Language perspective, journal writing, and strategies for modifying commercial reading materials. Papers and their authors are as follows: (1) "Let's Get Creative about Creative…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Creative Writing, Cultural Awareness
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1983
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information of recent doctoral dissertations. The 18 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) spelling as a cognitive-linguistic developmental process; (2) the impact of cursive writing models on spelling achievement; (3) an intelligent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adults, Annotated Bibliographies, Cognitive Development
Busching, Beverly A., Ed.; Schwartz, Judith I., Ed. – 1983
Intended for elementary school teachers and supervisors, this collection of articles focuses on creating meaningful learning through an integrated language arts approach. Divided into three sections, the articles discuss the theoretical and practical frameworks that support program integration; examine real programs, tested procedures, and actual…
Descriptors: Books, Child Language, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development
Petracek, Rosalie; And Others – 1979
In addition to providing initial exposure to Native American culture, this junior high school curriculum unit is intended to help students improve their composition and thinking skills. The students' cognitive task is to recognize that groups are composed of individuals and that individual group members are different from their groups in the same…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Literature
Hardeman, Carole Hall; Laquer, Barbara T. – 1982
MATHCO is a motivating series of audiovisual and print materials designed to overcome the negative effects of sex bias and stereotyping on the attitudes, interests, and aspirations of girls toward mathematics and mathematics-related careers. The materials teach mathematics skills, demonstrate relationships between mathematics and other subjects,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Equations (Mathematics)
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