A composition course for teachers emphasizes the importance of writing for a specific audience, of alternating between the concrete and the abstract, and of developing intelligent criteria for evaluating writing. (Author)

This paper presents the syllabus for a course which provides instruction in reading and language arts evaluations for K-12 students perceived to have reading and language arts problems. The paper begins with a list of the four required texts and the six optional texts. The paper then discusses the grading policy, course objectives, course…

Because so many elementary schools are employing whole language instruction, it is essential that graduates from university elementary education programs be prepared to teach in this way. Twenty-five junior and senior elementary education majors enrolled in a block program of 3 courses: reading methods, language arts methods, and a field practicum…

This document specifies methods for the evaluation of three different approaches to basic speech communication courses used in higher education. The courses are "Fundamentals of Speech,""Contemporary Issues," and "Communication Process." The first two were designed to produce skilled public speakers and the third was designed to provide students…