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Bowden, Shelly Hudson – Childhood Education, 2006
Field trips provide active learning as children have firsthand experience with information they had previously encountered only in textbooks. In this article, the author describes how she used an interesting textbook to plan a field trip for her elementary social studies methods class to Oakwood Cemetery in Montgomery (Alabama). The textbook,…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Active Learning, Field Trips, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewed
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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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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Tovey, Duane R.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1988
Offers teachers and parents practical suggestions for helping children to begin reading naturally. Looks at specific strategies for helping young children to learn to read, particularly a built-in success procedure emphasizing nonvisual aspects of reading. (RWB)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary School Students, Emergent Literacy, Language Processing
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Henniger, Michael L. – Childhood Education, 1987
Analyzes the impact that play has on science and mathematics learning for preschool and elementary school children. Examples are given of learning opportunities in science and mathematics available through children's play. Also considers the attitudes developed through play--curiosity, divergent thinking and motivation--essential to learning in…
Descriptors: Curiosity, Divergent Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
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Coe, John – Childhood Education, 1987
Maintains that the nurturance of the humanness of children should be a top priority in their education. (BB)
Descriptors: Altruism, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries
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Byrnes, Deborah A. – Childhood Education, 1985
Three vignettes are used to illustrate the varied backgrounds of the "invisible" or overlooked child in the classroom. Discusses the causes of social isolation in elementary-age children; suggests teaching activities that help to identify and deal with related problems, including an example of a sociometric test and scoring procedures.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewed
Seefeldt, Carol – Childhood Education, 1985
Argues for a reexamination of goals and methods of traditional parent involvement which has revolved around the welfare of children rather than emphasizing the benefits for parents themselves. Calls for a reconceptualization of parent involvement based on: (1) being sensitive to family needs, (2) offering real support for families, and (3)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Participation
Peer reviewed
Norton, Donna E. – Childhood Education, 1985
Considers role of multicultural literature in stimulating children's language and cognitive development. Argues that a well-balanced multicultural literature program includes literature that depicts people with a variety of aspirations, from different socioeconomic levels and occupations, and with a range of human characteristics. (DST)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Cultural Awareness, Early Childhood Education
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Jalongo, Mary Renck – Childhood Education, 1985
Focuses on three interrelated issues: (1) developmental theories of humor (2) variables that facilitate children's responses to amusing literature, and (3) strategies for the evaluation and more effective use of humorous children's books. Provides examples of books, an overview chart of the general chronology of children's humor development, and…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
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O'Brien, Shireley – Childhood Education, 1985
Discusses appropriate preventive methods for parents, dealing with sexual abuse in a matter-of-fact manner. Encourages parental reinforcement of child's understanding of his school's good touch/bad touch program through open communication, safety rules, and other measures. Recommends responses to actual child sexual abuse victims. (DST)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Daily Living Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
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Harms, Jeanne McLain; Lettow, Lucille J. – Childhood Education, 1986
Maintains that teachers' use of classroom poetry provides opportunities for children to respond to ideas, feelings, and events. Examples illustrate how poetry offers readers/listeners invitations to participate: invitations to identify with others, gain new perspectives, retell stories, move with the sound of language, and respond to one's own…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Language Arts
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Tovey, Duane R.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1986
Maintains that there is a discrepancy between the ways children acquire language and the ways they have been taught reading skills in school, referred to as "The 180 degrees Syndrome." Attempts to promote more language-conscious reading instruction by describing five examples of the syndrome and suggests remedies to alleviate its symptoms.
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Language Acquisition
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Wassermann, Selma – Childhood Education, 1986
Maintains that teachers can help students achieve personal power (autonomy) through emphasis on real tasks that involve thinking. Illustrates how this may be incorporated into classroom practice through two teaching strategies: incorporating higher-order thinking tasks--comparing--into the school day; and inviting children to offer their ideas.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Students
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O'Brien, Shirley – Childhood Education, 1984
Written in the form of a letter to a fifth grader, this essay explains why school is important and how to get the most out of schooling. Topics include getting along with teachers; home projects to enliven math, reading, science, and spelling; and the importance of appearance, breakfast, supplies, and sleep in preparing for school. (CB)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Individual Counseling