Initially, many children use language with enthusiasm and apparent ease, but this lively use of language is sharply curtailed shortly after they begin school. This can be attributed to teachers' monopolizing continued discourse. A study explored the idea that increased student oral participation by more students at a higher level of thinking would…

Noting that while laboratory investigations of recordings of children's spontaneous verbal creations or repetitions of traditional forms in their natural play habitats have indicated that they do engage in systematic explorations of language structures in their play, this paper points out that there have been no investigations of whether such…

Utilizing the local cemetery as a resource for the study of local history, this outdoor education resource packet is multidisciplinary and is designed to be adapted to different age and class groups. The resource materials presented in this packet include the following: suggestions for pre-trip activities (social studies and history discussions,…

Designed to take advantage of the spring season, this resource packet on maple products centers upon a field lesson in harvesting and making maple syrup. The resources in this packet include: a narrative on the origins of maple sugar; an illustrated description of "old time maple sugarin'"; suggestions for pre-trip activities (history of…

This study was designed to measure preservice teachers' confidence concerning interdisciplinary strategy, competence in using science as a content vehicle for teaching Reading/Language Arts (R/LA), and knowledge of components critical for integrating science and R/LA instruction. Elementary and/or special education juniors and seniors from three…

Reading teachers should choose activities and experiences for the classroom that are central to reading. Although a sense of security surrounds the teaching of testable finite reading skills, it is necessary to choose language arts experiences that are not so readily evaluated but still are basic to reading. Listening instruction can facilitate…

The 17 articles in this journal issue focus on a response to the basics movement. Specific topics covered in the articles include the following: a definition of literacy, the meaning of the basics, the back-to-the-basics movement from a historical-linguistic perspective, behavior modification and the teaching of English composition, developing…

Selection of language arts instructional content can be guided by the concepts of integration (the entwining of language arts content with other subject matter) and meaningfulness. Among the considerations pertinent to the curricular concepts of integration and meaningfulness are the question of whether something is acceptable content and the need…

The discussion and activities in this booklet are designed to "tune in" language arts teachers to children's language so that they appreciate and respond properly to student language development. Chapter topics include responding to authentic/inauthentic child language, keeping records of children's spontaneous language and relating the words to…

Results of a workshop to review language arts, social studies, and counseling curriculum materials for sex bias are reported. The workshop, held in Lansing, Michigan in June 1979, consisted of 37 teachers who analyzed content and illustrations for sex discrimination. Evaluations are arranged alphabetically by the publisher of the textbook within…

THIS DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPERIENCES OF SUCCESSFUL UPWARD BOUND PROJECTS FOR DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS COMPILED FROM THE REPORTS OF THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WHO CONDUCTED THESE PROJECTS. MOST OF THE INSTITUTIONS COMMENT ON THEIR LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS PROJECTS, AND A FEW DESCRIBE…

FOUR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATED IN 1958 TO ASSESS, CLARIFY, AND DEFINE THE TEACHING OF THE SUBJECT OF ENGLISH FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADUATE SCHOOL. THEY PROPOSED 35 BASIC ISSUES IN THE FORM OF QUESTIONS TO BE RESOLVED BY THE ENGLISH TEACHING PROFESSION. TWENTY-ONE OF THE ISSUES REQUESTED AN EXAMINATION OF THE NATURE OF ENGLISH,…

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE SPEECHES PRESENTED TO EDUCATORS AT A CONFERENCE ON DISADVANTAGED YOUTH OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE SPEECHES ARE DIVIDED INTO SIX SECTIONS, DEALING WITH VARIOUS PROBLEMS FACED BY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. SPEECH TOPICS INCLUDE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, SELF CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT, THE PROBLEMS OF GROWING UP AS A MEMBER OF A…

AS OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEARNING PROCESS AND OF THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN AMERICAN-ENGLISH INCREASES, SPELLING INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IS UNDERGOING A DRASTIC CHANGE. RECENT RESEARCH HAS REVEALED A BASIC LOGIC BEHIND THE SOUND-TO-LETTER RELATIONSHIP HITHERTO THOUGHT TO BE HAPHAZARD. BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT…

ALTHOUGH "PLACE-NAMING" IS A BASIC HUMAN FUNCTION, THE STUDY OF THE ORIGIN OF PROPER NAMES OF PERSONS AND PLACES (ONOMASTICS) HAS BEEN LARGELY IGNORED BY AMERICAN PHILOLOGISTS AND TEACHERS OF ENGLISH. DESPITE A PAUCITY OF RESEARCH, HOWEVER, ANY ENGLISH TEACHER WHO WANTS TO INTEREST STUDENTS IN ONOMASTIC INVESTIGATION CAN EXPLOIT THE GREAT BODY OF…