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Direct linkRieger, G. W.; Reinsberg, S. A.; Wieman, C. E. – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2016
We present a comment on "Benefits of completing homework for students with different aptitudes in an introductory electricity and magnetism course", by F. J. Kontur, K. de La Harpe, and N. B. Terry PRST-PER 11, 010105 (2015). Our data show that the conclusions Kontur and coworkers draw from their data may not be generally applicable.
Descriptors: Homework, Energy, Magnets, Science Instruction
Macswan, Jeff; Rolstad, Kellie – Teachers College Record, 2006
The authors argue that English language learner (ELL) language assessment policy and poor language tests partly account for ELLs' disproportionate representation in special education. Previous research indicates that many states routinely assess ELLs' first language (L1) at initial enrollment and that ELLs identified as limited in both languages…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
Gutow, Howard, Ed. – Cross Currents, 1978
This issue of "Cross Currents" includes the following articles: "The Japanese Concept of Hanashi-Kata and Its Potential Influence on Foreign Language Acquisition" by James R. Bowers; "Linguistic Relativity and Foreign Language Learning" by Ronald Taubitz; "On Being a Sansei English Teacher in Japan" by Ruth…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Contrastive Linguistics, Cultural Traits, Educational Policy
Johnson, Audreye E., Ed. – 1981
This publication consists of the proceedings of a workshop on the social, cultural, and economic experiences of Blacks. The workshops' goals were to intensify the interest of social workers in the Black experience; to examine the values which have an impact on services to Black people; to increase the knowledge of social workers about Blacks; and…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Education, Black Family, Blacks
Davis, Char W., Ed.; Small, LaVeta T., Ed. – Carolina View, 1986
Diverse issues in higher education are addressed in 19 articles. Titles and authors are as follows: "2001: Formulation of a Vision" (Kenneth L. Schwab); Trustees' Roles and Student Issues" (Davis Powers); "What Do Students and Faculty Talk about When They Eat Meals Together?" (John H. Schuh, Neal Edman); "Student…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Alcoholic Beverages, Black Students, College Housing
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
Papers on the education and training of librarians presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference include: (1) "Training and Developing a Professional for the Widening Library Responsibilities: A Management View," in which Charles K. Wambugu (Kenya) examines the management requirements for a professional librarian and discusses the role…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Science
Peer reviewedJones, Joanna R., Ed. – Arizona Reading Journal, 1992
This issue of the Arizona Reading Journal focuses on the theme "reading recovery" and includes the following articles: "Why Is an Inservice Programme for Reading Recovery Teachers Necessary?" (Marie M. Clay); "What Is Reading Recovery?" (Gay Su Pinnell); "Teaching a Hard To Teach Child" (Constance A.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Reading Instruction
Download full textGiguere, Madeleine, Ed. – 1981
Intended to help readers develop an appreciation of the contributions of Franco-Americans to the cultural heritage of the United States, this book, the third of six volumes, presents 17 readings representing many perspectives--from the historical to the sociological--illustrating the thinking and feelings of those in the forefront of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Biculturalism, Catholics, Colonial History (United States)
Swisher, Clarice, Ed. – 1997
Intended as an accessible resource for students researching William Shakespeare's (1564-1616) "Comedies," this collection of essays about the great playwright contains an in-depth biography and writings taken from a wide variety of sources. The essays are edited to accommodate the reading and comprehension levels of young adults; each…
Descriptors: Classics (Literature), Comedy, English Literature, Higher Education
Hesburgh, Theodore M., Ed. – 1994
This book offers 30 papers on the continuing discussion of the nature of a Catholic university. The papers are: "Introduction: The Challenge and Promise of a Catholic University" (Theodore M. Hesburgh); "Reflections on the Mission of a Catholic University" (Harold W. Attridge); "The Difference of a Catholic…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Catholic Schools, Church Related Colleges, Church Role
