Relatively simple changes in cognitive activities during prose learning can substantially affect information acquisition, yet many students' strategies are ineffective. A prose learning strategy training program using network models of long-term memory structure and depth-of-processing theory is presented with evidence of its effectiveness among…

Discusses the use of the term "communicative" in describing approaches to foreign- or second-language teaching. Suggests that a distinction should be drawn between informal communicative approaches which promote second-language acquisition and formal communicative approaches which promote conscious learning. Examines conditions for achieving both…

Summarizes a case-study evaluating the UNESCO Associated Schools Project in Poland. The educational objectives of the project, the learning activities used in the elementary and secondary schools, and the results of the evaluation are discussed. Future plans stress the improvement of teaching methods. (AM)

A series of situations is suggested incorporating hands-on activities involving concrete experiences with measurement. It is felt that the activities used to teach mathematics and science at the Middle School level need to be specifically suited for the young adolescent. Extensions are possible for in-depth investigations for more advanced…

Ways different subsets of a large set of geometric shapes can be applied to the development of concepts and skills appropriate for children from preschool through the primary grades are presented. It is suggested teachers consider their curriculum and textbook while selecting specific activities to use. (MP)

A series of activities designed to teach time-telling is presented. Each activity is illustrated with very few examples, but it is noted that many other examples may need to be provided for students. It is hoped that this material will help instructors in teaching time-telling skills. (MP)

Contributors offer teaching ideas, including: using Sherlock Holmes mysteries to teach character and plot development, using materials supplied by the athletic coaches in the reading laboratory, and using individualized reading in the content areas. (AEA)

Describes research, practice, and resources for giving students writing activities in several rhetorical contexts and to various audiences. (RL)

Some research findings concerned with how students in higher education learn and study are described. Characteristic differences in students' approaches to studying are identified. These approaches are shown to be related to aspects of teaching and assessment in academic departments. (Author/MLW)

Suggested methods for teaching reading include using real estate brochures, art activities, content materials, and activities for motivating reluctant readers. (AEA)

Continuing with his suggestion from previous issues that themes of interest to most children can tie together reading, writing and language arts, the author presents classroom activities and reading suggestions based on four more themes: fairness and unfairness; cultural identity; overcoming weaknesses or handicaps; requited and unrequited love.…

The learning center described here, using a city theme, structures movement activities to reinforce basic cognitive skills, including mapping, memorizing, matching, manipulating shapes, categorizing, listening, sequencing, and following directions. (Author/SJL)

Number walks are suggested as reinforcement activities for newly learned concepts. Children walk along a display of mathematical tasks, responding to each as they walk along. (MP)

Based on problems noted in essay writing among first year students in college-level sociology courses, the article explains a self-assessment program intended to enhance the educational benefits of essay writing. (Author/DB)

Explains specific writing strategies that teachers from other disciplines have used effectively in their classes. Describes the interdisciplinary project from which these strategies evolved. Focuses on designing writing assignments linked to course objectives and responding to student writing for its value as discovery learning. (RL)