An international virtual medical school (IVIMEDS): the future for medical education?

• Authors : Harden, R. M.¹; Hart, I. R.²

Subjects: *MEDICAL schools; *COMPUTER assisted instruction; *MEDICINE

• Source: Medical Teacher. May2002, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p261-267. 7p.

• Abstract: The introduction of new learning technologies, the exponential growth of Internet usage and the advent of the World Wide Web have ... Copyright of Medical Teacher is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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OPPORTUNITIES IN SERVICE LEARNING.

• Authors : Barnes, Gail V.

Subjects: *MUSIC education; *SERVICE learningUNITED States

• Source: Music Educators Journal. Jan2002, Vol. 88 Issue 4, p42. 5p. 1 Black and White Photograph.

• Abstract: Focuses on the service learning programs for students of music education in the United States. Participation of students in organized activities ...

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TOWARD A THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR WHOLE-PERSON LEARNING: RECONCEPTUALIZING EXPERIENCE AND THE ROLE OF AFFECT.

• Authors : Yorks, Lyle; Kasl, Elizabeth

Subjects: *AFFECT (Psychology); *LEARNING; *EDUCATIONAL psychology

• Source: Adult Education Quarterly. May2002, Vol. 52 Issue 3, p176. 17p.

• Abstract: Although the importance of affect is acknowledged in the North American literature on adult learning and adult education, its role remains ... Copyright of Adult Education Quarterly is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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The Acquisition of Beliefs that Promote Subjective Well-Being.

• Authors : Hosen, Ron; Solovey-Hosen, Dina; Stern, Louis

Subjects: *CONDUCT of life; *LEARNING; *THEORY of knowledge

• Source: Journal of Instructional Psychology. Dec2002, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p231. 14p.

• Abstract: Deals with the promotion of subjective well-being (SWB) through the acquisition of functional knowledge and beliefs. Role of socialization in the promotion of SWB; Incidental ...

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STRUGGLING LITERACY LEARNERS BENEFIT FROM LIFETIME LITERACY EFFORTS.

• Authors : Sanacore, Joseph

Subjects: *LITERACY; *LEARNING

• Source: Reading Psychology. Apr-Jun2002, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p67-86. 20p.

• Abstract: Becoming a lifetime reader is predicated on developing a love of reading. Children with special needs and their less challenged peers both deserve equity and ... Copyright of Reading Psychology is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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A Profit-Oriented Expert System for Coal Washery Optimization.

• Authors : He Yaqun¹ ; Liu Shan¹; Lu Maixi¹

Subjects: *COAL washing; *COAL preparation plants; *COAL washeries

• Source: Coal Preparation. Mar2002, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p93. 15p.

• Abstract: When designing a coal preparation plant, a process flowsheet should be determined to maximize profits. For a given constraint such as clean coal ash or ... Copyright of Coal Preparation is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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The curriculum knowledge of teachers: a review of the potential of large-scale, electronic conference environments for professional development.

• Authors : Leach, Jenny

Subjects: *TEACHER training; *COMPUTER conferencing; *PROFESSIONAL employee training

• Source: Curriculum Journal. Apr2002, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p87-120. 34p.

• Abstract: This article presents an analysis of two large-scale computer mediated conference environments, supporting teacher education programmes. The analysis draws on programme purposes and policies, log ... Copyright of Curriculum Journal is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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Balanced Literacy Instruction.

• Authors : Pressley, Michael¹ (AUTHOR); Roehrig, Alysia¹ (AUTHOR); Bogner, Kristen^1,2 (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *LITERACY; *TEACHING; *EXCEPTIONAL children

• Source: Focus on Exceptional Children. Jan2002, Vol. 34 Issue 5, p1-14. 14p.

• Abstract: Reviews the evidence for balanced literacy instruction of exceptional children in the elementary grades. Result of a survey of nominated-effective primary ...

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OUTSTANDING BUILDINGS--ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Subjects: *ELEMENTARY school buildings; GRACE McWayne Elementary School (Batavia, Ill.); HOOVER-Wood Elementary School (Batavia, Ill.)ILLINOIS; BATAVIA (Ill.); NEW York (State)

• Source: American School & University. Nov2002, Vol. 75 Issue 3, p34. 35p. 118 Color Photographs, 3 Diagrams.

• Abstract: Describes the design of the outstanding elementary school buildings cited in the 2002 Architectural Portfolio of 'American School & University'. Grace McWayne Elementary ...

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TEACHERS' FULL KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS' POPULAR CULTURE AND THE INTEGRATION OF ASPECTS OF THAT CULTURE IN LITERACY INSTRUCTION.

• Authors : Hong Xu, Shelley

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *TEACHERS; *TEACHING

• Source: Education. Summer2002, Vol. 122 Issue 4, p721. 10p.

• Abstract: An emerging body of research on student popular culture has suggested that popular culture plays an important role in students' outside school experiences and that ... Copyright of Education is the property of Project Innovation Austin LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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