Teacher-made aids help create an environment where self-reliance can soar. (Editor)

The Materials and Activities for Teachers and Children (MATCH Box) project was developed in 1965 to provide for the relatively intensive treatment of a subject over a short period through materials geared to the elementary school level. Each MATCH Box contains materials, equipment, and activities that work together to foster the teaching/learning…

This summary of a presentation made at the Adult Education Research Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 27-28, 1970 deals with an evaluation research project undertaken at the Remscheid Academy for Free Creative Art Expression and Media Education. This institution aims at education and training of present or future adult educators and…

An investigation designed to increase the understanding and utilization of visual expression is undertaken. The book examines the basic visual elements, the strategies and options of the visual techniques, the psychological and physiological implications of creative composition, and the range of media and formats included among the arts and…

In this third edition, some amendments and additions have been made to the original text, first published in 1950. As in past editions, the relationship between the inner motivation of movement and the outer functioning of the body is explored. Acting and dancing are shown as activities deeply concerned with man's urge to establish values and…

This study designed an instrument which would illuminate that atmosphere which is most favorable to the creative process. Analysis of classroom verbal interaction was executed from tape recordings of 44 science sessions, representing 11 fifth grade science classes from five widely separated and diversified schools in the Houston area. A 42-item…

Creative reading of fiction is defined in this paper as the unique addition by readers, in their imaginations, to the author's plot, setting, and characterization. The test for the creative reading of fiction, described in this paper, contains three parts (each an incomplete narrative) for determining how creatively readers can complete…

Describes unstructured assignments that spark student interest and creativity, and develop skills necessary for coping with the ambiguities of life. (RB)

Poetry is an effective, creative tool in counseling. This article enumerates advantages of using poetry and poetic methods and mentions techniques for incorporating the poem as a whole or in part. Ways of creating poetic awareness in counseling are emphasized. Guidelines for when to use poetry in counseling are suggested. (Author)

Examples are given of five hospitalized children whose severe anxiety and depression were reduced through paraverbal therapy, the use of expressive media to establish both nonverbal and verbal communication. (CL)

Presents eight ideas for making your music classroom visually attractive. (Editor/RK)