A class newsletter can help students learn about each other while they gain important social, writing, and interviewing techniques. Computer programs to produce a newsletter, to do word processing, and to manage data are described. (MT)

Having developmental writing students work in small groups to discuss errors, collaborate on writing, critique each others' writing, and discuss and clarify ideas increases students' involvement in their own writing. During class, the instructor often serves as consultant and mediator; though structured, monitored time is also provided for…

Describes techniques used in a 9-week unit in creative writing for elementary school children. Emphasizes the importance of learning that thinking, reading, and writing are facets of the same processes. Lists readings and books to read aloud and imitate. (DMM)

Discusses procedures for applying journal writing to learning study skills. Focuses on conditions for learning; offers guidelines for teachers in getting started and providing feedback; discusses typical student reactions; and lists the advantages of using journals for self-monitoring and communication. (DMM)

Holds that field trips outside the school, or having an expert in a particular occupation come in to talk to a class, can greatly enrich children's learning experience. Suggests appropriate trips and resource people for different age groups. (CJM)

Eric Hoffer's book, "The True Believer," was used in the classroom to help students understand mass movements and the problematic nature of leadership. Suggests a variety of activities to be used in conjunction with the book. (CS)

Describes a course in economics for journalists offered at the University of Oregon and discusses some of the limitations of such a course. (RB)

This filmography lists information on 41 films or videotapes related to Shakespeare in cinema to help teachers integrate cinematic texts, or series of texts, into the teaching of Shakespeare's plays. It lists titles, length, and the name of the producer or distributor and includes brief descriptions of the content of the film or videotape. The…

It has been suggested (Labbo, 2000) that CD-ROM "electronic talking books" may be helpful in supporting the literacy development of young children. However, teachers are often short of strategies for using these relatively new resources. In this paper based on a workshop, the strategies suggested by Labbo and others are investigated. Problems…

Given the increasing influence of public journalism on the daily routines of newspapers across the United States, students need to be taught how to find a workable balance between consulting and reporting on conventional information sources and consulting and reporting on the perspectives provided by ordinary citizens. This paper discusses ways in…

A brief discussion of the construction of the Pin-Ball Game, "A Game for All Subjects," and envisioned refinements. (Author/HB)

Ruth Asawa is a sculptor who uses school workshops to bring more art into the lives of children by letting them work with the best professional artists and craftsmen in their respective communities. (Author/JA)

The creation of banners in an art project for students involved in a social studies unit concerning the Middle Ages is described. (CB)