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Central Washington University

1985

Curriculum Development

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A Program For Teaching Composition In The Elementary School, Sharon Maxine Mcconnell Jan 1985

A Program For Teaching Composition In The Elementary School, Sharon Maxine Mcconnell

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Methods and procedures for teaching composition in the elementary school were developed. Current methods of teaching writing were combined with classical rhetorical modes to provide integrated and comprehensive writing experiences for elementary students. Step-by-step directions are provided for the teacher, from prewriting activities to publication of student writing. Each procedure contains a writing experience in the narrative, descriptive, expository, or persuasive mode, each using the writing "process'' to reach a final product.


Self-Instructional Units For Mastery Learning In Drafting, Grant J. Quesnell Jan 1985

Self-Instructional Units For Mastery Learning In Drafting, Grant J. Quesnell

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Most teachers would like to provide more help and individualized instruction for their students. The implementation of mastery learning in the classroom can help accomplish this. Use of the mastery learning technique may also reduce the high level of predictability in student achievement, All students should be able to experience some degree of success. The materials in this project are designed to allow students to progress at a pace they set for themselves, and to achieve mastery of all units covered.


Cooking… Organized Opportunities For Kids, Jennifer H. Quesnell Jan 1985

Cooking… Organized Opportunities For Kids, Jennifer H. Quesnell

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The utilization of cooking experiences in the elementary school can increase student involvement and participation. In addition, when carefully planned cooking experiences are presented, a wide variety of learning opportunities is possible. This project is intended to assist teachers wishing to incorporate cooking experiences into the classroom. Cooking lessons, teaching suggestions, additional recipes, and enrichment ideas are included. A list of cooking terms and definitions and additional sources of information are also given.