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Choices In Grammar Teaching And The Grammar Curriculum, Arshad Abd Samad, Hawanum Hussein Jun 2009

Choices In Grammar Teaching And The Grammar Curriculum, Arshad Abd Samad, Hawanum Hussein

Arshad Abd Samad

The communicative language teaching approach has had a significant impact on the teaching of grammar. In general, the communicative approach, and its objective of communicative competence, has led to a diminished role for grammar teaching. However, of late, numerous voices have advocated a more prominent role for grammar in achieving this objective. As a result, various broad approaches as well as specific techniques have been suggested in teaching grammar to English as a Second language students. Celce-Murcia and Larsen-Freeman, for example, suggests that teachers use the challenge principle in order to identify the challenge a grammatical structure poses according to …


Finding A Mentor, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Jung H. Yun Apr 2009

Finding A Mentor, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Jung H. Yun

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

No abstract provided.


Comprehension Text Strategies, Connie Mcdonald Feb 2009

Comprehension Text Strategies, Connie Mcdonald

Connie McDonald

Text strategies that enhance comprehension of narrative and expository text are examined.


A "História Da Educação" E O Ensino Pós-Secundário Nos Estados Unidos (1840-1910) [The “History Of Education” And Post-Secondary Education In The United States (1840-1910)], Karl M. Lorenz Jan 2009

A "História Da Educação" E O Ensino Pós-Secundário Nos Estados Unidos (1840-1910) [The “History Of Education” And Post-Secondary Education In The United States (1840-1910)], Karl M. Lorenz

Karl M Lorenz

A Historia da Educação era uma das matéria mais profícua nos séculos XIX e XX. Este trabalho examina a historia da disciplina nos cursos de formação docente em escolas normais e instituições superiores, e discute a natureza e a transformações de seus conteúdos através do tempo. Relata o desenvolvimento da disciplina nos Estados Unidos desde 1840, ano que marca seu surgimento como disciplina profissionalizante do magistério, até 1910, ano aproximado em que a interpretação dos conteúdos da disciplina assumiu uma orientação mais objetiva. As datas delimitam um período em que Historia da Educação, com seus enfoques diversificados, emergiu como um …


Aspiring To A Continuous Learning Ethic: Building Authentic Learning Communities For Faculty And Administration, William C. Frick, Joseph A. Polizzi, J. Edward Frick Jan 2009

Aspiring To A Continuous Learning Ethic: Building Authentic Learning Communities For Faculty And Administration, William C. Frick, Joseph A. Polizzi, J. Edward Frick

Joseph A Polizzi Ph.D

An intentional, active and self-regulated approach to professional growth results in improved instruction and higher levels of student achievement over time. School systems that aspire to a continuous learning ethic socialize educators to act on the assumption that all students and all educators are capable of learning and reaching high standards. This article explores the emergence of the notion of a continuous learning ethic within sustainable educational reform, and the experiences of three school districts in introducing, nurturing and building collaborative learning for teachers, student-teachers and administrators. The central phenomenon explored in this article is the powerful role that sustained …


Best Practices For Transformational Teacher Education: The Full Immersion Professional Development Schools Alternative, Joseph A. Polizzi Ph.D Jan 2009

Best Practices For Transformational Teacher Education: The Full Immersion Professional Development Schools Alternative, Joseph A. Polizzi Ph.D

Joseph A Polizzi Ph.D

This article reports findings to promote the best practices of a transformative teaching and learning environment from a case study of a year long, full immersion Secondary Level Professional Development School. The results support the idea that interns have a significant stake, active professional community commitment and a heightened awareness during their training and prior to employment. As a result of the full immersion PDS experience, there is a significant transformational impact in their personal and professional grounding as future career educators. Best practices for the promotion of authentic teacher preparation are discussed.


Gap Year Presentation, Linda Knicely Jan 2009

Gap Year Presentation, Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.


Kenya Aby Program Highlighted At Unite For Sight Conference In New Haven, Leah Neubauer Jan 2009

Kenya Aby Program Highlighted At Unite For Sight Conference In New Haven, Leah Neubauer

Leah C. Neubauer

No abstract provided.


Filling The Gap: Identifying Fraternity And Sorority Member Needs Through Assessment, Larry D. Long, Cara W. Luyster Jan 2009

Filling The Gap: Identifying Fraternity And Sorority Member Needs Through Assessment, Larry D. Long, Cara W. Luyster

Larry D. Long

No abstract provided.


Historically Black Colleges And Universities (Hbcus) And Academically Gifted Black Students In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem): Discovering The Alchemy For Success, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Mary V. Alfred, Chance Lewis, Felicia Nave, Sherru Frizell Jan 2009

Historically Black Colleges And Universities (Hbcus) And Academically Gifted Black Students In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem): Discovering The Alchemy For Success, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Mary V. Alfred, Chance Lewis, Felicia Nave, Sherru Frizell

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


Definition, Identification, Identity And Culture: A Unique Alchemy Impacting The Success Of Gifted African American Males In School, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Chance Lewis, Lisa Bowman-Perrot, Valerie Hill-Jackson, Marlon James Jan 2009

Definition, Identification, Identity And Culture: A Unique Alchemy Impacting The Success Of Gifted African American Males In School, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Chance Lewis, Lisa Bowman-Perrot, Valerie Hill-Jackson, Marlon James

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


Effective Support Sytsems Of African American Male College Students At A Predominantly White Reseach Institution, C L. Patitu, Fred A. Bonner Ii, J Tejeda, D Williams Jan 2009

Effective Support Sytsems Of African American Male College Students At A Predominantly White Reseach Institution, C L. Patitu, Fred A. Bonner Ii, J Tejeda, D Williams

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


Recruiting African American Male Teacher Candidates Using An Athletic Model, Chance W. Lewis, Vince Mumford, John N. Singer, Fred A. Bonner Ii Jan 2009

Recruiting African American Male Teacher Candidates Using An Athletic Model, Chance W. Lewis, Vince Mumford, John N. Singer, Fred A. Bonner Ii

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


'Are You Married, Sir?': Heteronormativity In British Schools & Its Impact Upon Queer Staff & Pupils - A Generational Prespective, Emily M. Gray Dr Jan 2009

'Are You Married, Sir?': Heteronormativity In British Schools & Its Impact Upon Queer Staff & Pupils - A Generational Prespective, Emily M. Gray Dr

Dr Emily M Gray

No abstract provided.


Sustainable Living In The Pacific: Exploring The Role Of Multiculturalism In Teacher Education, Cresantia Frances Koya Vaka'uta Jan 2009

Sustainable Living In The Pacific: Exploring The Role Of Multiculturalism In Teacher Education, Cresantia Frances Koya Vaka'uta

Cresantia Frances Koya Vaka'uta

The Pacific is arguably one of the most diverse regions in the world, both culturally and linguistically. Although much has been said about the relationship between culture and education, the topic of multiculturalism in education is one that remains unexplored. Although sporadic discussions have occurred with reference to the fourth Pillar of „living together‟ in the Delors‟ report, much of the discourse surrounds the need to incorporate cultural knowledge and culture inclusive pedagogies into local curricula. The author is of the view that quality educational development requires an examination of multiculturalism in teacher education and training. This paper presents the …


When Mentoring Is The Medium: Lessons Learned From A Faculty Development Initiative, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Jung H. Yun Jan 2009

When Mentoring Is The Medium: Lessons Learned From A Faculty Development Initiative, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Jung H. Yun

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

No abstract provided.