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| Direct Instruction | ||
| Observational (Social) Learning | ||
| Come to this site to review social learning theory, gender differences in positive and negative reinforcement, and how aggressive behavior may be a result of social learning. ( http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/soccog/soclrn.html ) | ||
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| Theorists of Behaviorism | ||
| Find summaries of behaviorists such as Skinner, Bloom, and Gagne, as well as links to related articles. ( http://tiger.coe.missouri.edu/~t377/bmenu.html ) | ||
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| Direct Instruction Really Works! | ||
| This site uses an educational study to suggest that direct instruction is an effective instructional method and examines why it has been largely ignored. ( http://www.jefflindsay.com/EducData.shtml ) | ||
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| Direct Teaching Information | ||
| Discusses direct teaching as a systematic instructional method. ( http://www.adprima.com/direct.htm) ) | ||
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| Research Base of Direct Instruction and Behavioral and Social Learning | ||
| Observational (Social) Learning | ||
| Come to this site to review social learning theory, gender differences in positive and negative reinforcement, and how aggressive behavior may be a result of social learning. ( http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/soccog/soclrn.html ) | ||
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| Theorists of Behaviorism | ||
| Find summaries of behaviorists such as Skinner, Bloom, and Gagne, as well as links to related articles. ( http://tiger.coe.missouri.edu/~t377/bmenu.html ) | ||
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| Research on Homework | ||
| A review of over 120 studies examining the positive and negative effects of homework. ( http://classroominstruction.edreform.net/portal/classroominstruction/homeworkandpractice/... ) | ||
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| Using Direct Instruction, Practice, and Homework | ||
| Praise in the Classroom | ||
| This digest discusses the use of praise as a reinforcer in the classroom and the impact that effective praise has on student confidence levels. ( http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9213/praise.htm ) | ||
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| Positive Behavior Support and Functional Assessment, ERIC/OSEP Digest E580 | ||
| This ERIC digest summarizes what is known about the use of positive behavioral support (PBS) and functional analysis. ( http://ericec.org/digests/e580.html ) | ||
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| Helping with Homework: A Parent's Guide to Information Problem-Solving | ||
| Pay a visit to this site to discover the important role that parents can play in helping their children succeed in school. ( http://www.ericdigests.org/1997-3/homework.html ) | ||
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| Drill and Practice Software | ||
| The SuperKids Math Worksheet Creator allows for online creation of drill and practice work for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. ( http://www.superkids.com/ ) | ||
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| Cambridge Center | ||
| This section of the Cambridge Center web site has useful information about direct instruction. ( http://www.behavior.org/education/index.cfm?page=http%3A//www.behavior.org/education/educ... ) | ||
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| Approaches to Instruction | ||
| Information on a number of instructional strategies, including direct instruction. ( http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/cethics/approach.html ) | ||
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| Homework for All—in Moderation | ||
| Research on the effects of homework, however, suggests that a careful consideration of students' developmental levels and circumstances should guide homework policies and expectations. ( http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/cs/wested/view/rs/203?x-t=wested.record.view ) | ||
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| How Important Is Homework? | ||
| A detailed look at how homework serves various educational needs. ( http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/HOW_IMPORTANT_HOMEWORK.html ) | ||
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| Some Basic Lesson Presentation Elements | ||
| The Madeline Hunter Direct Instruction Model | ||
| Tips and guidelines on following the direct instruction model of teaching. ( http://www.humboldt.edu/~tha1/hunter-eei.html ) | ||
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| Assessment and Managing the Learning Environment | ||
| Positive Behavior Support and Functional Assessment, ERIC/OSEP Digest E580 | ||
| This ERIC digest summarizes what is known about the use of positive behavioral support (PBS) and functional analysis. ( http://ericec.org/digests/e580.html ) | ||
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| Helping with Homework: A Parent's Guide to Information Problem-Solving | ||
| Pay a visit to this site to discover the important role that parents can play in helping their children succeed in school. ( http://www.ericdigests.org/1997-3/homework.html ) | ||
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| Practical Assessment, Research and Evaluation | ||
| An on-line journal dedicated to providing education professionals access to articles that can have a positive impact on assessment, research, evaluation, and teaching practice. ( http://pareonline.net/Home.htm ) | ||
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| Evaluating: Grading and Scoring | ||
| Teach yourself what to grade by reviewing topics such as: informal vs. formal assessment, letter grades, other types of report cards, writing anecdotal notes, weighting grades and involving students in the evaluation process. ( http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/ch11.html ) | ||
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| Assessment in a Constructivist Classroom | ||
| Rather than saying "No" when a student does not give the exact answer being sought, the constructivist teacher attempts to understand the student's thinking about the topic. Through nonjudgmental questioning, the teacher leads the student to construct new understanding and acquire new skills. ( http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/assment/as7const.htm ) | ||
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