This paper discusses major principles characterizing the whole language philosophy of teaching and learning; assumptions of the mechanistic and relational paradigms; whole language practices such as the Shared Book Experience and Reading Recovery for helping students with reading difficulties; and the potential of whole language for developing…

Suggests methods for music teachers to use in helping at-risk students gain confidence in electronic music composition class. Recommends that at-risk students be given leadership roles and worked with on an individual basis. Emphasizes maintaining a supportive, nonthreatening, and creative classroom environment where students can feel positive and…

The use of theatrical techniques combined with factual information creates dynamic, memorable programming on sensitive subjects while enhancing audience awareness and providing information. Psychoeducational Drama (PED) is an effective and powerful approach to educational programming. A model for PED, techniques, and uses of the approach in…

Relates the experiences of Sioux Valley School and the Deubrook Area School (South Dakota) in the Arts as Basic Curriculum Grant Program. Recounts these participants' stories as they modified arts curricula, which has helped students improve the amount of information they can retain and use higher order thinking skills to solve creative problems.…

This chapter argues that the use of debates in a core world history course can foster both authentic learning in the discipline and progress toward intellectual and ethical maturity.

A recent employer survey sponsored by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills found that the skills new job entrants most need for success in the workplace--oral and written communication, time management, critical thinking, problem solving, personal accountability, and the ability to work effectively with others--are the areas in which recent…

This paper explores discourse features of Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and the need for sign language interpreting students to acquire an understanding of, and skills in, a range of discourse genres in Auslan in order to effectively carry out the work required in their profession. Discourse features of spoken English are outlined and compared…

This paper discusses the use of reflective learning in service-learning projects in three different undergraduate courses. In a small group communications course, groups of five or six students were assigned to work with a non-profit agency to assist them in solving a problem. The students reflected on their group meetings in journals and wrote…

Students with disabilities often experience particular difficulties with handwriting, and these problems can hinder their development both in school and in postsecondary settings. This paper addresses three issues: (1) the possibility of a prejudicial and potentially lasting first impression, based on the individual's handwriting; (2) the lack of…

This book presents a responsive approach to assessment which recognizes and describes students' development, learning and achievement in English. It describes a model for English teaching built on the kinds of contexts, activities, and experiences which most effectively promote the learning of language, learning through language, and learning…

An art teacher described an elective course in graphics which was designed to enlarge a student's knowledge of value, color, shape within a shape, transparency, line and texture. This course utilized the technique of working a multi-colored print from a single block that was first introduced by Picasso. (Author/RK)

Author reports on the movement towards children taking on the role of teacher. (Editor/RK)

One challenge in today's society is to teach students how to solve problems and use the general education they acquire to arrive at realistic solutions. Techniques that cut across the curriculum and can be used by any university teacher to provide realistic experiences for students are discussed. Students need the same acquired skills in…

THE RESULTS OF A CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ARTS CALLED BY THE U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION ARE GIVEN. WORKING PAPERS ON SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS AND ISSUES ARE FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS. THE CONFERENCE RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS TO THE PROFESSIONS ARE INCLUDED AND PROVIDE A BASIS FOR ACTION FOR IMPROVING INDUSTRIAL ARTS IN THE YEARS AHEAD.…

UNLIKE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN THE TRADITIONAL DISCIPLINES, THE TEACHING OF HUMAN RIGHTS DOES NOT INVOLVE THE MEMORIZING OF TEXTS OR ACQUISITION OF PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, IT IS RATHER A MATTER OF CREATING BASIC ATTITUDES OF TOLERANCE AND GOODWILL IN THE RECEPTIVE MINDS OF CHILDREN. AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE EXPERIENCES AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY…