The purposes of this investigation were (1) to examine the findings of effectiveness of the process of learning-by-doing; (2) to develop students' skill of designing English teaching materials and teaching English language; and (3) to determine an efficient format of learning-by-doing used for training student-teachers in the skill of teaching…

In learning Science, online environments allowing for user generated content are becoming increasingly important since they offer possibilities for learners to elaborate on assignments and projects. This study investigates how Wikipedia can serve as a means for enhancing science literary skills when students are encouraged to participate in…

Using books written by children to stock a reading center improved not only the center, but the children's abilities and attitudes as well. (Author)

A discussion of special techniques for using the overhead projector. (HB)

Various ways of using student-produced cartoons in the classroom are described. Examples from language and literature are used.

Analyzes the weaknesses of student projects and suggests five ways to improve them. (RB)

Describes the five major steps for creating a peer-produced book for the reading class.

Offers reports on a method for teaching letter sound recognition through the use of familiar tunes, a project in which students create question-and-answer exercises about reading selections, and a Minneapolis project in which events featured in the daily news are described on microfiche for children to read while riding the school bus. (HOD)

A teacher discusses the educational advantages of having young children participate in the preparation of a filmstrip. (LS)

Recommends a photo essay project as a catalyst for accelerated language learning and as a method of integrating mainstream students into a regular class activity. Divides the project into three stages: a planning stage, an acting out and picture taking stage, and a caption writing stage. (AEA)

Provides steps for making papier-mache birds, the final activity in a fifth and sixth grade class study project. (RL)

The readings and activities in this competency unit focus the attention of language arts program advisers and primary grade teachers on language instruction/development that is student-centered instead of program-centered. The first section of the unit shows teachers how to clarify their expectations and objectives concerning language instruction…

Teaching basic number concepts by developing slides which picture the students themselves is described. (JT)

Having pupils create their own mathematical-application word problems is promoted as a powerful teaching strategy. Teachers are encouraged to make creative pupil applications an integral component of day-to-day learning in mathematics. Research is cited that strongly favors the approach presented. (MP)