Author suggests that students be historians and be involved in the process of history rather than rely on textbooks filled with shaky generalizations. (Author/RK)

Describes a seventh grade class project that incorporated language skills and creative writing in making a monster magazine. (GB)

An art class discovers a new way to use colored tissue paper. (SP)

Describes student involvement in the preparation of instructional materials through technical illustration. (GR)

A student body president describes a student teaching project undertaken during a nation-wide teacher strike in Sweden. (MF)

Directions are given for the preparation, cutting, and printing of a gesso board. A gesso cut is defined as a board coated with gesso into which a design has been impressed. The process is similar to the woodcut, but offers greater textural possibilities. (BF)

Focuses on use of student-created visuals in ESL classroom to cue relevant conversation and writing, reinforce vocabulary, strengthen personal identity, and enhance classroom atmosphere. Offers rationale for using personal art experiences; gives criteria and examples of implementation. (Author/BK)

A high school student discusses symptoms of Americans' lack of interest in pursuing their dreams. The American dream has been replaced for many by the need for financial security. The decline of the American dream is reflected in our political leadership and in the decline in importance of intellectual pursuits. (RM)

The author discusses the increase in teacher- and student-developed audiovisual materials, and suggests ways to enhance the development and use of these materials. (KC)

In a student initiated experimental program, undergraduate students assumed full responsibility for planning, staffing, and running introductory psychology laboratories. They supervised six sessions demonstrating psychological principles. The results of post-session quizzes and questionnaires showed that students absorbed course material, enjoyed…

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)

Describes some uses of puppetry as a teaching tool that can motivate children's interests in books and reading, foster the development of creative writing skills, and promote oral language development. (CMV)