An argument for more who see themselves as inviters" or provokers" of learning and who recognize how well equipped (children) are to function intellectually"; a paper presented at the annual convention of Canadian Council of Teachers of English (2nd, Fredericton, Alberta, August 1969). (SW)

Three activities designed to increase the reading, writing, and vocabulary levels of hearing impaired students (elementary through middle school level) are described. Activities focus on such tasks as recognizing similar attributes among objects, using comic books to understand story elements, and constructing definitions after reading and…

Special class activities for September are suggested. Historical events that took place during the month, observance of holidays and other special days, and the change in the seasons can provide ideas for launching class projects. (PP)

Presents three basic tenets of the language across the curriculum philosophy: that language develops primarily through its purposeful use, that learning often involves and occurs through talking and writing, and that language use contributes to cognitive development. Discusses important practical implications these principles have for effective…

Infants' School teachers in England and Wales were questioned on their use of educational television. Teachers use language and general interest series extensively, and mathematics series to a much less extent, but they do not incorporate these series into the curriculum. (AM)

Examines materials in the ERIC database that deal with the use of creative drama as a language arts teaching tool. Discusses the nature of creative drama and activities for the classroom. (HTH)

Contains representative selections from issues of "The Elementary English Review," a precursor to "Language Arts," during its second decade of publication. Includes articles, editorials, and ads reflecting contemporary concerns of English education still relevant today, such as integrating the language arts and school closings.…

Describes a proposed senior years English program, plans for piloting an English language arts program, and progress made in implementing a kindergarten through grade 12 English language arts program. (AEA)

Describes the ERIC system and how teachers can use it. Annotates materials in the system of interest to elementary school language arts teachers, dealing with composition instruction. (HTH)

Describes an educational program that involves the use of theatre and dramatic approaches by a team of actor/teachers in order to promote learning in a school. Contains a script for a play developed by a Theatre in Education team and its students. (HTH)

Discusses educating preservice teachers in the art of storytelling and outlines suggestions for teaching elementary school children how to become storytellers. (HTH)

Describes the planning and preparation involved in an authors' week, where authors of children's books took part in school discussion groups. (MKM)

Cites some of the attempts to link theater with communication within the field of speech communication and describes the ways the two areas have shifted synchronously during the 1950s and 1960s. Suggests explanations for the parallel changes and new directions for further inquiry. (JMF)