This one-year long ethnographic case study seeks to add to the body of literature on EFL teachers' identities in Colombia by drawing on ethnographic methods and sociocultural theories to examine the identity construction of four EFL teachers at the university level. Specifically, this study explores how EFL teachers' identities shaped and were…

This study details the procedure and results of developing a mission statement at a language institute for the purpose of obtaining a program accreditation from an international language commission. A serious self-study process results in the development of a solid, true and ambitious mission since the mission covers all areas related to achieving…

METHODS OF DEVELOPING AN APPRECIATION FOR POETRY IN COLLEGE READERS WHILE INCREASING THEIR READING COMPREHENSION ARE DESCRIBED. A DISCUSSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S FEAR OF POETRY IS INCLUDED. THE FOLLOWING TOPICS ARE SUGGESTED FOR POETRY ANALYSIS--TYPES OF STRUCTURE, PATTERNS, THOUGHT OR FEELING, HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, LANGUAGE EXPRESSION, SYNTAX,…

The purpose of this study was to formulate a single principle providing guidance for directors in the development of freshman English programs in a college or university. A preliminary investigation indicated that directors, in developing these programs, had considered academic, administrative, faculty, and student characteristics. Case studies of…

Describes a journalism course which teaches reporting skills for use in arts and entertainment writing. (RB)

Reports on approaches being used in journalism courses at colleges throughout the country to help students improve in grammar usage, spelling, and punctuation. (GW)

Discusses aspects of a professional studio acting program at the university level. (PD)

Mt. San Jacinto College has developed a multi-media instructional system using new teaching strategies to involve students actively. The main resource required is willingness to experiment; most colleges already have necessary equipment. (JS)

University students who enrol in foreign language (FL) programmes are motivated by various needs, but in particular the need to achieve communicative fluency, which generally requires interaction with others. This study therefore explores the notion of 'interactivity,' as conceptualised in second language learning theories and how it might be…

Earplugs are sold in most pharmacies. Because I teach at a college of pharmacy, I want my students to understand a particular feature of earplugs called the Noise Reduction Rating, or NRR. The NRR is a rating of the effectiveness of earplugs at decreasing the amount of sound (or noise) entering the ear. Typical values range from 12 dB to 33 dB;…

THE QUESTION OF ESTABLISHING SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES WHEREBY INSTITUTIONS CAN TEACH MORE STUDENTS FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENTLY IS POSED. THE SOLUTION IS THAT OF DEVELOPING A NEW CONCEPT IN THE DESIGN OF A "SYSTEMS" APPROACH TO THE PROGRAMING AND UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND LEARNING RESOURCES. THE VALUE AND PURPOSE ASPECTS OF THE…

The importance of formulating a good theme topic is discussed, and a brief definition of a successful topic is provided. The major portion of the article consists of suggestions on how to use literature as a source for 11 different types of themes. These suggestions may be adapted to any age level. (BN)

The rationale and techniques for developing skimming and scanning skills with college students are discussed, and it is noted that perfecting these skills involves changing some basic attitudes towards reading such as the ideas that one needs to read every word and that increasing speed decreases comprehension. Lengthy passages in regular college…

The tables in this publication summarize learning assistance/tutorial (LAT) programs and services, LAT personnel information, and resources and expenditures for LAT programs in California colleges and universities as of 1997-98. Highlights include: (1) 78 colleges and universities in California indicated that in the year ending June 30, 1998, they…

Describes the Writing Tutorial Service at Carleton University, Ottawa, which provides individual tutoring for students who want help with their writing. Outlines some of the teaching techniques used, showing how they vary according to the stage of the composing process at which tutors are required to intervene. (GT)