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Spencer, Leland G. – Feminist Teacher: A Journal of the Practices, Theories, and Scholarship of Feminist Teaching, 2015
Herein, Leland Spencer provides a review of four book selections while reflecting on paradoxes regularly faced by feminist teachers (and scholars, activists, and thinkers). The books include: (1) Bradley, Harriet. "Gender." Cambridge: Polity, 2012. Print; (2) Murphy, Michael J., and Elizabeth N. Ribarsky, eds. "Activities for…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Gender Issues, Sexuality, Class Activities
Bradley, Deborah – Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 2017
This review of Randall Everett Allsup's book, "Remixing the Classroom: Toward an Open Philosophy of Music Education" (Allsup 2016) deconstructs some of the characteristics of postmodernism found within the text, critiquing Allsup's use of anecdotes to set up the argument for an open philosophy of music education as an approach that…
Descriptors: Fear, Music Education, Educational Philosophy, Postmodernism
Nurenberg, David – High School Journal, 2016
Paul Jablon's "The Synergy of Inquiry" (2014) is well-timed. The 2014 deadline set by No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2002) for universal student proficiency has come and gone, and according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, "proficiency rates last year were below 50 percent for nearly every racial and ethnic group, in…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Figurative Language, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Ehrensperger, Kathy – Journal of Beliefs & Values, 2011
This article presents the author's review of "Revisiting Christianity: theological reflections," by Marius C. Felderhof. This volume by a dedicated teacher and theologian is rooted in, and emerged from, the context of teaching Christian theology to young students of very diverse backgrounds and contexts of life. The commitment to engage in…
Descriptors: Philosophy, Christianity, Books
Elwood, Jannette – Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice, 2006
This review essay describes in detail two recent publications: "Formative Assessment: Improving Learning in Secondary Classrooms" (Centre for Educational Research and Innovation [CERI], 2005, Paris, OECD) and "Towards Coherence Between Classroom Assessment and Accountability" ("The 103rd Yearbook of the National Society…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Formative Evaluation, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries
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Miller, Howard M., Ed. – Reading Teacher, 1997
Discusses the policy of silence (and its complex reasons) that often rules when it comes to teaching and learning about race, religion, ethnicity, and sexuality. Discusses briefly five books and articles that deal with breaking this silence, and offers observations about effective multiculturalism in the classroom. (SR)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Multicultural Education, Teacher Student Relationship
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O'Neil, John – Educational Leadership, 1996
Emotional intelligence involves a cluster of skills, including self-control, zeal, persistence, and self-motivation. Every child must be taught the essentials of handling anger, managing conflicts, developing empathy, and controlling impulses. Schools must help children recognize and manage their emotions. Educators should model emotional…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Conflict Resolution, Delay of Gratification, Elementary Secondary Education
Becker, Henry Jay – Educational Technology, 1991
Describes three encyclopedias available on CD-ROM: (1) Grolier's Electronic Encyclopedia; (2) World Book's Information Finder; and (3) Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia. Ideas for how they might be used in the classroom are suggested, information retrieval versus motivation is discussed, learning processes are examined, and stand-alone versus…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mayo, Peter – Comparative Education Review, 2001
Three books, published 1999-2000, map out a vision of education as a vehicle for human emancipation and global transformation. Their approaches to presenting the "big picture" differ, focusing on case studies of learning through local social action; the impact of Che Guevara and Paulo Freire on liberation discourse worldwide; and comprehensive…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Book Reviews, Capitalism, Consciousness Raising
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King, Barbara J. – Language & Communication, 1996
Maintains that language as humans now produce and comprehend evolved from languagelike precursors in the communication systems of nonhuman primates. The article reviews "Gesture and the Nature of Language" (GNL) (1995) and notes that GNL derives syntax incrementally without diluting it to an element not recognizable as a property of language. (37…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Formation, Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics
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Spaulding, Seth – Comparative Education Review, 2002
Reviews two books that give an overview of the broad spectrum of new educational technology advocates, what they have accomplished using various distance media in developing countries, and what they are proposing for the future. Weaves the reviewer's personal experiences with these projects into the review. Discusses implications for comparative…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Distance Education
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Dunbar, Stephen B. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1992
"Classroom Assessment" provides a look at assessment from the bottom up in a way that acknowledges its role in the day-to-day activities of a classroom teacher. It provides insights to students in teacher education programs and faculty concerning educational measurement. Of particular interest is the discussion of standardized testing. (SLD)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Classroom Techniques, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
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Merrick, Brian – Children's Literature in Education, 1991
Looks at 10 collections of poetry that helped to change attitudes during the 1980s toward poetry in classrooms. (MG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Poetry, Poets, Reading Instruction
Bates, Clifton – 1990
Robert Coles' book "Eskimos, Chicanos, Indians, Children in Crisis" (1977) and Don Barnett's article "Attitudes of Eskimo School Children" (1973) attempt to present needed information on the values of Eskimo children. However, many of their findings are questionable due to poor methodology and interpretation. During summer…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Book Reviews, Childhood Attitudes, Children
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Stewart, Roger A.; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1993
Reviews three texts (published in 1991 or 1992) dealing with portfolio assessment in the reading and writing classroom. Notes that portfolios are powerful agents of change and need to be approached cautiously. (RS)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Portfolios (Background Materials)