While reflecting on her own educational experiences, author Beth Taone discusses how she came up with an educational philosophy called Tri-Excellence. Taone believes that students will only be able to succeed in school if three things are in place--Student Excellence + Teacher Excellence + Family/Community Excellence. Here she describes…

With the advent of communicative language teaching in East Asia, the idea of learner autonomy has become a topic of discussion and a goal among language teachers. The idea of autonomy raises important questions that need to be further explored, particularly in terms of students taking responsibility for learning. While examining the English…

In this article, the author describes some of the key research findings that demonstrate the relationship between school readiness and preschool play. She begins with definitions of both school readiness and play, and then describes the teacher's role in ensuring that play is used effectively to promote school readiness. The author goes on to…

A successful transition from home or preschool to kindergarten is a key component of school readiness. Yet, quite often this major step in a child's life is neither planned nor well coordinated. Thoughtful planning for this transition, however, can have a positive impact on children, families, teachers, schools, and communities that last well…

Considered the special education needs of handicapped children and the role of the teacher advocate in satisfying those needs. (RK)

Author challenged educators to change their educational viewpoints, and further suggested that society as a whole review its cultural patterns into viewing education as a cradle to the grave activity. (Editor/RK)

Author urged the educator to shift his emphasis from undergraduate teacher education to focus on the vast area of in-service training, both that of presentation of formal course work and workshops as well as that of facilitation through consultation in research and curriculum building. (Editor/RK)

The author analyzes the Joint Council on Economic Education economics curriculum in terms of a framework developed by Klein, Tye, and Goodlad (1975), and points to a wide disparity between the ideal or formal curriculum and what actually goes on in the classroom. (Editor)

Briefly explores logical analysis and empirical research related to the nature of reading and listening comprehension. Formulates an instructional framework to account for comprehension levels and competencies, giving attention to questioning strategies of value to the practitioner in the classroom. (Author/RK)

Concerns itself with improving the organizational pattern of the self-contained classroom as it relates to the time structure of the daily and weekly schedule.

Article offers a guideline for the planning of teacher training in physical education. (GB)

Discussed the difficulties of learning Japanese and the recognition that only certain goals are realizable in learning the language. (RK)

As an alternative approach to the regular pre-service education provided on campus, the Honolulu Project attempts to involve students in a continuous dialogue with children in the elementary school setting. (Author)

Seeks to develop individualized instruction programs for peer teaching. (DS)