Explains how a teaching method such as allowing students to raise gerbils at home can encourage students to gain experience with the fundamental techniques of operant conditioning which are otherwise generally unavailable to students in large introductory psychology courses. (DB)

Contains four suggested vocabulary learning activities, concentrating on (1) partitive expressions in street names, (2) sports vocabulary, (3) slang expressions, and (4) the many meanings of the words "jouer" and "jeu." (AM)

The article discusses the rationale for adopting a seemingly unrelated vehicle, such as cooking, for teaching gifted and other children such diverse subjects as geography, history, and language, and relates this to the concept of synectics (which holds that all subjects are interrelated). (Author/DLS)

Discussed are approaches for incorporating the study of values into secondary level social studies classrooms. Case studies and teaching strategies relating to ethical considerations are presented. (Author/DB)

Presents an activity that convinces students that rock records do contain many types of "readable" evidence and gives students insight into the methods of historical geology. Describes a closure assignment that requires students to reflect upon what they have learned, organize their knowledge, and write a capstone essay on the history of the…

Describes a 7-step 10-second previewing technique designed to increase reading comprehension of textbooks. Notes that the technique is adaptable to students at all levels. (RS)

Reviews two approaches to critical thinking and shares seven steps from one approach which promote critical thinking skills. Shares an example of an activity showing how this approach can be used in many areas of the curriculum. (MG)

Offers 12 activities based on Mother Goose which lend themselves to various content areas and are easily adaptable to any grade level. (MG)

Several across-the-curriculum activities, with a penguin theme, are described. Research, discussion, science, writing, math, and art activities are listed. Included is a list of resources which gives sources for books and posters. (IAH)

This study examined the attitudes of 49 second-language students toward 2 language acquisition activities: grammar exercises and extensive reading of popular literature. Results showed, by a significant margin, student favored reading over grammar in both respects. (includes references) (JL)

Capitalizes on students' interest in driving by using road signs, which are classified by shape as well as by color, to teach about geometric shapes. (HTH)

The activity orientation of technology education should be attractive at the elementary level. Once technology educators begin to understand the psychology of elementary school children, they should be able to use appropriate methods to reach them. (JOW)

Describes a student-focused microskills approach. Presents 12 tips that academic faculty can use to prepare students for their community-based ambulatory experiences. (Author/CCM)

Oceans are often considered mysterious, fascinating places filled with unique and scary animals. One of the most misunderstood and therefore scariest animals is the shark, yet the whale shark, the world's largest fish, is considered harmless to humans. This student-directed activity involves research, deductive reasoning, and students' own…

This article addresses three interrelated propositions. First, a valid and reliable assessment for the multiple intelligences (MI) can be created. Second, teachers can use this MI profile to better understand, accept and create MI-inspired instruction and curriculum. Third, an MI profile can be used by both teachers and students to promote the use…