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Shapiro, Phyllis; And Others – Education Canada, 1986
Notes problems with the current emphasis on summative evaluation of student progress and argues that a formative approach would be more beneficial for students and teachers, offering both groups greater understanding of the learning taking place. Discusses practicalities of adopting formative evaluation procedures, e.g., teacher training, computer…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Definitions, Educational Improvement
Richardson, G., Ed. – 1983
Key areas of modern language teaching are addressed in 10 articles. In addition to a general overview of methods and aims of foreign language teaching, attention is directed to the audiolingual and audiovisual revolution, language study for the slow-learning child and for the child with above average ability, imaginative learning activities for…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Advanced Courses, Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Instruction
Kirch, Ann – 1991
Using cooperative learning techniques in writing classes requires the instructor to plan carefully and respond spontaneously to the assignment as students work through it. Steps using the techniques successfully include: (1) developing academic objectives for each step in the writing process (i.e., prewriting, drafting, revising, and proofreading…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Class Activities, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning
Download full textRomberg, Thomas A., Ed. – 1992
This books contains papers written on issues related to externally mandated mathematics tests and their influence on school mathematics. Chapter 1 presents an overview of the book, including brief abstracts of each chapter. Chapter 2 presents a summary of the overall problems associated with the need for valid information. Remaining chapters…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Calculators, Criticism, Educational Assessment
Wadsworth, Emily C., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This annual journal issue contains 24 papers on issues of faculty development, instructional improvement, knowledge and teaching, and communication in higher education. Many of the papers were developed for the annual conference of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD). The papers are: (1) "Teaching…
Descriptors: Career Development, College Faculty, College Instruction, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Spangenberg-Urbschat, Karen, Ed.; Pritchard, Robert, Ed. – 1994
Intended to help students from language-minority backgrounds develop literacy in English, this book identifies and answers the major questions surrounding reading instruction for English as a second language (ESL) students. Specifically, the book reviews and synthesizes what is known about background issues related to the education of ESL…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Instructional Effectiveness, Multicultural Education
