(2005). Contemporary Teaching: Collection of Scientific Papers. International Scientific Colloquium (Osijek, Croatia, December 5-6, 2002). Online Submission At the beginning of the new century, education of students faces an ambitious task, namely to realize the vision in which an individuals and institutions, all around the world, appreciate learning, not only as means of accomplishing an aim, but as an aim itself. To pursue the realization of that aim, Department for Educational and Psychological Training at Faculty of Arts in Osijek, has organized an international scientific seminar on Modern Teaching. Teaching is the central topic of the seminar, with emphasis on communication in teaching process, different approaches to the lesson plans, lesson realization and lesson evaluation. All aspects of educational system have been taken into consideration: pre-school education, primary school, secondary school and undergraduate university education. Partly, the works presented here have been directed towards theoretical analysis, and partly towards empirical approach. Collected papers give a survey on a nine-year primary school system in The… [PDF]
(2005). 54th Yearbook of the National Reading Conference (San Antonio, Texas, December 1-4, 2004). National Reading Conference This volume presents the 54th Yearbook of the National Reading Conference (NRC). The 2004 NRC conference, set in San Antonio, took place against a political backdrop in which the nature and substance of literacy research has become suspect. Given the current state of politically-driven research agendas, the focus of the 54th annual NRC meeting–What is the past, present, and future of literacy research, and how is excellence in literacy research defined?–was a timely one, one also reflected in this volume. Papers included in the 54th NRC Yearbook suggest that literacy researchers continue to push for new and increasingly sensitive methodologies to address the ways in which policy is positioning teachers, schools, and researchers, as well as ways to examine the understandings of children, of teachers, and of pre-service teachers. Included in this volume are: (1) The Role of Wisdom in Evidence-Based Preschool Literacy Curricula (Lea M. McGee); (2) \New\ Literacies: Research and Social… [Direct]
(1997). Adult Learning: A Key for the 21st Century. CONFINTEA V Background Papers (Hamburg, Germany, July 14-18, 1997). Adult Education and Development, spec iss. The following papers are included: \Foreword\ (Jakob Horn, Paul Belanger); \Internationalization and Globalization\ (Ove Korsgaard); \Adult Learning and the Challenges of the 21st Century\ (Marc-Laurent Hazoume); \Diversity in Adult Education: Some Key Concepts in Minority and Indigenous Issues\ (Linda King de Jardon); \The Culture of Peace: The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) Perspective\ (David Adams); \Literacy on the Eve of CONFINTEA: Observations, Questions and Action Plans\ (Jean-Paul Hautecoeur); \Learning Gender Justice: The Challenge for Adult Education in the 21st Century\ (Carolyn Medel-Anonuevo); \Adult Education and the Changing World of Work. Focal Points of Change\ (R. Barry Hobart); \Environmental NGOs (Nongovernmental Organizations) and Adult Education as 21st Century Partners in Civil Society–from the Local to the Global Level\ (Rene Karottki); \The Environment: A Unifying Theme for Adult Education\ (Walter Leal Filho);…
(2003). Reflecting on Participatory Research in Environmental Education: Some Issues for Methodology. Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, v8 n1 p111-128. We reflect on methodological issues arising in two of our own research projects as a form of practice, as a way of engaging in a praxis of project research. The projects chosen for this purpose are themselves concerned with teacher education and curriculum development in environmental education: they include participatory "reflective practice" processes in exploring issues relating to formal education in schools and informal education in communities and are grounded in the specific contexts of developing countries. We discuss issues in participatory research such as: (1) Whose research agenda gets to be explored?; (2) The importance of project partnerships; (3) Participants' preconceptions about the nature of research; (4) What is "rigor" in participatory research in environmental education?; (5) The Colonialist Dilemma: Avoiding the "package or perish" mentality; and (6) The Bigger Picture: Technocratic Rationality and Participatory Research. (Contains… [PDF] [Direct]
(2000). Teens Working: Turning Earning into Learning. Facilitator Guide [and] Critical Workplace Issues [and] Student Guide. These guides are part of a toolkit designed to help young people make connections between the jobs they now hold, the classes they are taking, and the goals they may have for the near and distant future. The guides contain a variety of materials and activities appropriate for all skill levels. The activities in the student guide are grounded in the principles of the federal SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) and All Aspects of the Industry studies. The facilitator guide contains classroom activities for practicing job skills in the classroom, while integrating academic skills. Topics include problem solving, reading, science, technology, writing, job search methods, communication, history and culture, and mathematics. It also lists resources for the facilitator and the student in the areas of general information, health and safety, sexual harassment, diversity and cultural competence, and curriculum development. The guide provides directions and materials… [PDF]
(2002). Teaching the Growing Population of Nontraditional Students. Keying In, v13 n2 Nov. This document contains three articles on teaching the growing population of nontraditional students. \The Changing Demographics of the Classroom\ defines \nontraditional students\; reviews the characteristics, risk factors, and special needs of nontraditional students; and identifies the following services as particularly important to nontraditional students: (1) separate registration, orientation, and advising; (2) greater availability of parking; (3) more evening, weekend, and distance learning programs, including telecourses and online courses; (4) special assistance with financial aid, child care, and housing; (5) student support services such as counseling, assessment, and peer support groups; (6) social activities geared toward older students and their families; and (7) better preparation of educators and staff in meeting nontraditional students' needs. \Teaching and Retaining Nontraditional Students\ discusses the importance of showing nontraditional students respect and…
(2001). Power in Practice: Adult Education and the Struggle for Knowledge and Power in Society. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. This book contains 14 papers on adult education and the struggle for knowledge and power in society. The following papers are included: "At the Heart of Practice: The Struggle for Knowledge and Power" (Ronald M. Cervero, Arthur L. Wilson); "The Power of Economic Globalization: Deskilling Immigrant Women through Training" (Shahrzad Mojab); "Silent Power: HRD (Human Resource Development) and the Management of Learning in the Workplace" (Fred M. Schied, Vicki K. Carter, Sharon L. Howell); "The Power of Discourse: Work-Related Learning in the 'Learning' Age" (Elaine Butler); "The Power of the State: Connecting Lifelong Learning Policy and Educational Practice" (Kjell Rubenson); "The Politics of Globalization: Transformative Practice in Adult Education Graduate Programs" (Budd L. Hall); "The Power of Race and Gender: Black Women's Struggle and Survival in Higher Education" (Juanita Johnson-Bailey); "The Politics…
(1997). On JALT96: Crossing Borders. Proceedings of the Annual JALT International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning (23rd, Hiroshima, Japan, November 1996). Papers from an international conference on language teaching/learning are presented by topic and grouped under seven sections. An introductory section contains two papers on cultural diversity and world English. The second section, on teacher development, contains papers on these topics: teacher development and socialization; teachers' responses to questions about instruction; characteristics of a good language lesson; teaching students to understand instruction; students' reasons for poor English skills; cross-cultural aspects of the teacher's role; and an instructional materials development workshop. The third section, on classroom techniques and issues, addresses these topics: postsecondary level cooperative learning in Japan; shared inquiry for fostering critical thinking in English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction; story grammar as a reading and discussion strategy; use of Japanese literature in reading instruction; multimedia second language reading instruction;… [PDF]
(1978). Teaching about U.S. History: A Comparative Approach, 33 Activities. History Series, Volume 2. This book contains 33 supplementary activities on U.S. history. Although the activities were written for junior and senior high school students, most activities are adaptable for use with elementary school students also. The activities attempt to develop skills in three areas: (1) discovery skills (collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data; hypothesizing; and decision making); (2) values and value analysis (assessing, examining, verbalizing, and acting on values); and (3) knowledge about U.S. history. Section I contains lessons designed to interest students by linking their personal and family histories to U.S. history in general. Section II covers topics such a puritanism, nationalism, immigration, imperialism, and the American Revolution. Section III develops basic social studies skills as interpretation of data, citizenship, and map use. Section IV presents the United States as a multicultural society; students look at different life styles, ethnic groups, and minority groups in… [PDF]