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Ransom, Marilee; Manning, Maryann – Childhood Education, 2013
Worksheets hold a special place among the many well-intentioned--yet ineffective--items in the early childhood and elementary toolkit. They are nearly ubiquitous in some elementary classrooms and are even popular in preschools. Parents are encouraged when they see worksheets in their children's backpacks; they see such papers as indicators that…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Worksheets, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Giovacco-Johnson, Tricia – Childhood Education, 2007
For seven years, the author has been the parent of a wonderfully uniquely gifted little boy, who has taught her all about "exceptional" parenting. Her child, Adrian, is a "twice-exceptional" child who is both intellectually gifted and has special needs that negatively impact his development and learning. Initially, the contradictions of parenting…
Descriptors: Parents, Parenting Skills, Parent Child Relationship, Personal Narratives
Solley, Bobbie A. – Childhood Education, 2007
Following the whirlwind standards movement of the 1980s, the beginning of the 1990s ushered in an overwhelming interest in and use of testing to document students' progress. In 1991, the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) issued its second position paper calling for a moratorium on standardized testing in the early years of…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Special Programs, Grades (Scholastic), Alternative Assessment
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Hunter, Jill – Childhood Education, 2005
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which is regarded as the most significant federal education policy initiative in a generation, was signed into law on January 8, 2002. The purpose of this law is to ensure that each child in America is able to meet the high learning standards set forth by the state in which he or she lives. One of the specific…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Teacher Effectiveness, Educational Policy, Preservice Teachers
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Little Soldier, Lee – Childhood Education, 1985
Distinguishes between enculturation and acculturation. Examines the enculturation/acculturation process for American Indian students and discusses some of the conflicts they face when entering school. (AS)
Descriptors: Acculturation, American Indian Culture, American Indians, Children
Peer reviewed
Coleman, Mick; Skeen, Patsy – Childhood Education, 1985
Discusses major issues related to youth sport including definition of terms, development of motor skills, and relationship of physical activity to other aspects of development and to sex roles. Practical suggestions for the classroom teacher are presented to help them prepare children for an active and healthy life. (AS)
Descriptors: Athletics, Childrens Games, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education
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Cryan, John R. – Childhood Education, 1985
Describes the position statement of Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, which has been adopted by the Research Committee of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Characterizes the consent process expected of authors who desire to publish their research in "Childhood Education," the journal of…
Descriptors: Children, Elementary Education, International Organizations, Periodicals
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Pawlas, George E. – Childhood Education, 1985
Dscribes a school-wide program of improving communication with parents through positive telephone contacts with teachers and the principal; a monthly principal's newsletter; a student reading program; parents' comments on report card envelopes; a school improvement council; parent visits and lunches; Project LOVE (Let Older Volunteers Educate);…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Involvement, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education
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Gelb, Steven A. – Childhood Education, 1987
Examines rarely considered aspects of the planning and implementing of Christmas programming for preschool and elementary school students. Focuses on unintended negative consequences of the Christmas curriculum on children. Argues that current practices are detrimental to both Christian and non-Christian children. (BB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Hidden Curriculum, Negative Practice
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Quisenberry, Nancy L. – Childhood Education, 1987
Examines recent criticisms of teacher preparation and considers changes in teacher education over the past 10 years. Provides suggestions concerning future directions for teacher education programs. (PCB)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Elementary Education
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Wasserman, Selma – Childhood Education, 1987
Maintains that teachers play an important role in building a child's self-respect, and that with self-respect, children are empowered. (Author/PCB)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Children, Elementary Education, Empowerment
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Barbour, Nita – Childhood Education, 1987
Considers the setting of priorities for making decisions about school curriculum. Demonstrates how curricula in three schools reflect philosophies and priorities for learning which the schools have established. The evolution of elementary school curriculum is discussed in light of political, social and economic forces. Problems in setting future…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Students
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Isenberg, Joan – Childhood Education, 1987
Identifies children's basic social needs; describes the effect of social pressures provided by family, schooling, peer groups, and television on children's social needs; and provides suggestions for balancing social priorities for children. (BB)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Family Influence
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Barbour, Nita H. – Childhood Education, 1988
Maintains that more education--five years of education for teacher certification--will not guarantee a classroom teacher the kind of responsibility, control, and power over children's learning that an expert in the field should have. (BB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education
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Kuehn, Christine – Childhood Education, 1988
Maintains that inventing, which is a creative problem-solving approach in science, should be a part of the science curriculum. Invention fairs, an alternative to science fairs, can be an exciting and educationally sound addition to the curriculum for a wide range of students. (BB)
Descriptors: Divergent Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inventions