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Reynolds, Jim – Inquiry, 2006
American educators have a mindset about learners and the learning process. Although all educators do not have the same mindset, many see teaching in terms of controlling: what students learn, how they learn, and how the learning is measured. This mindset focusing on teaching--rather than on learners and the learning process--seems to be fairly…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Learning, Learner Controlled Instruction, Cognitive Style
Rugg, Earle U.; Peik, Wesley E.; Foster, Frank K.; John, Walton C.; Raup, Robert B. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1935
Of the problems attracting attention in the education of teachers, more are connected with curricula than with any other phase. Curricula for the preparation of teachers are diverse, and their revision should be made in the light of all available information. This survey gave special emphasis to an analysis of existing curricula for educating…
Descriptors: Educational History, National Surveys, School Statistics, Teacher Education Programs
Proffitt, Maris M. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1938
Industrial arts is a phase of general education that concerns itself with the materials, processes, and products of manufacture, and with the contribution of those engaged in industry. The learnings come through the pupil's experiences with tools and materials, and through his study of resultant conditions of life. It is a curriculum area rather…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational History, Industrial Arts, Educational Practices
Windes, Eustace E. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1927
This bibliography of 287 studies was completed during the period September 1925--March 1927. The sources of information used in the compilation of this bibliography were reports from schools of education, State departments of education, educational organizations and foundations, and publications received by the United States Bureau of Education.…
Descriptors: Educational History, Annotated Bibliographies, Research Reports, Fine Arts