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Manning, M. Lee; Lucking, Robert – Childhood Education, 1990
Briefly reviews research on ability grouping and points out effects of such grouping on student achievement, self-concepts, and attitudes. Suggests ways in which educators can make significant differences with learners by implementing effective organizational practices as alternatives to ability grouping. (BB)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
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Koo, Ramsey; Harlin, Rebecca P. – Childhood Education, 2001
Examines the shortcomings of traditional schooling and the promise of learning in nontraditional environments in addressing student needs, teacher's role, and curriculum issues. Notes that the articles in this special issue indicate that a variety of situations and conditions lend themselves to nontraditional educational approaches or methods. (SD)
Descriptors: Children, Distance Education, Educational Innovation, Educational Methods