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number theory: The study of the relationships and properties of integers, including prime numbers, sequences, etc.

Albert Einstein: In The Walking Classroom, page 7; In this lesson for fifth grade language arts and science, students listen to a podcast about Albert Einstein and discuss his life and contributions to science.; Format: lesson plan

Experiential education: This article explains the history and theory of experiential education, which combines active learning with concrete experiences, abstract concepts, and reflection in an effort to engage all learning styles.; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Discovery learning: This reference article explains the theory of discovery learning and discusses its history and its use in the classroom.; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Zone of proximal development: This article explores the history and theory of the concept of the zone of proximal development and discusses its application in the classroom.; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Digital game-based learning: Digital game-based learning (DGBL) is an instructional method that incorporates educational content or learning principles into video games with the goal of engaging learners. Applications of digital game-based learning draw upon the constructivist theory of education.; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Topics in Social Studies Education: In Preservice teacher education resources, page 2.2; Resources Specific to Social Studies Social Studies Teaching Methods The Paideia Seminar Paideia embodies an educational approach...; Format: article/teacher's guide

North Carolina debates evolution: In North Carolina in the early 20th century, page 6.5; The nationwide debate over the teaching of evolution in public schools came to North Carolina in the 1920s. The debate pitted religious leaders against educators and culminated in the Poole Bill, a proposed law that would have prohibited the teaching of evolution in the state's schools but was defeated in the General Assembly.; Format: article

Galileo Galilei: In The Walking Classroom, page 9; In this lesson for fifth grade language arts, students learn about Galileo Galilei's life and work.; Format: lesson plan

Paideia: According to the National Paideia Institute, Paideia (py-dee-a) is from the Greek pais, paidos, which means the upbringing of a child. The Paideia philosophy “celebrates the fundamental notion that...; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Critical literacy: Critical literacy is the ability to read texts in an active, reflective manner in order to better understand power, inequality, and injustice in human relationships. This article outlines the history and theory of critical literacy and details its application in the classroom.; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Reaching Latinos through social studies: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 4.1; Teachers can help immigrant students feel more comfortable in the classroom by basing social studies lessons on students' own knowledge and backgrounds.; By Paul Fitchett.

Scaffolding: This reference article explains the theory and practice of scaffolding, and surveys relevant literature related to this instructional technique.; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Project-based learning: Project-based learning is a teaching approach that engages students in sustained, collaborative real-world investigations. Projects are organized around a driving question, and students participate in a variety of tasks that seek to meaningfully address this...; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Concept maps: an introduction: Using concept maps can help students make connections among subject areas. This article explains how teachers can use concept maps effectively and provides links to tools for creating them online.; Format: article; By Bobby Hobgood, Ed.D..

Research and strategies for problem-centered math: A bibliography of research-driven strategies for teaching problem-centered math at all grade levels.; Format: article; By Libby Montagne.

Learning on the go: The new age of handheld devices: Handheld devices open up a world of possibilities for the classroom. This article looks at types of handheld devices and discusses the benefits and challenges in teaching with them.; Format: article/best practice; By Jennifer Job.

An introduction to teacher research: Every day, teachers develop lesson plans, evaluate student work, and share outcomes with students, parents, and administrators. Teacher research is simply a more intentional and systematic version of what good teachers already do. This article explains the basic process of teacher research, including formulation of a research question, data collection and analysis, and writing up your findings.; Format: article; By Amy Anderson.

The "education governor": In North Carolina in the early 20th century, page 2.4; Excerpt from the inaugural address of North Carolina Governor Charles Brantley Aycock in which he talks about the importance of education. Historical commentary addresses the tensions between Aycock's views on education and his views on race.; Format: speech/primary source; Commentary and sidebar notes by David Walbert and L. Maren Wood.

Death in a Pot: In North Carolina in the early 20th century, page 2.8; This article, republished by the North Carolina State Board of Health in 1900, informed the public about health hazards associated with new, and devious, ways of processing and packaging food. Includes historical commentary about the growth of concern about food safety and of public health as a field.; Format: article/primary source

Seeing, wondering, theorizing, learning: Inquiry-based instruction with Kishia Moore: In this article, first-grade teacher Kishia Moore shares some of the strategies she uses to bring inquiry-based instruction into the elementary classroom. Ms. Moore teaches in Mitchell County and is a member of the 2011 cohort of the Kenan Fellows Program.; Format: article/best practice; By Dan Lewandowski.

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