The English language arts teacher should feel free to use mass media for pedagogical purposes, but unless he is among the few instructors who have the time, talent, or opportunity to master the visual arts, he must make clear to students that he is exploring alien territory with them. (MF)

Part I of this issue presents an annotated and indexed list of source bibliographies published between 1960-1970 in higher education. The descriptors and the volumes to which they refer are presented in section I. Section II lists the bibliographies under the following headings: (1) general works; (2) the 2-year college; (3) administration; (4)…

This book is designed to aid the student in developing word skills. It contains rules, games, stories, exercises, definitions, limericks, word origins, and other information related to words. (CK)

A course of instruction, including nature and materials of oral decision-making, understanding group dynamics, finding and evaluating facts, steps in problem solving and organization for various forms of discussion is outlined. Through practice with current problems, students can learn leadership and participation in the process of discussion.…

This is a collection of lectures by distinguished members of the English profession who were invited to lecture to schools located far from large urban and cultural centers. Included are papers by: John H. Fisher, "Truth Versus Beauty: An Inquiry into the Function of Language and Literature in an Articulate Society"; Walter Loban, "The Green…

The discussions at a conference on language in the curriculum are presented. The document is divided into five sections: (1) The Conference in Action, (2) Activities in Language, (3) Neglected Viewpoints, (4) Language Study in English Lessons, and (5) Users of Language. A bibliography for language across the curriculum is included. (CK)

Communication solely through language has limitations, but translation of one language into another suffers from even more limitations. This paper explores these limitations, discussing the advantages of graphic symbols, the cultural differences which impede translation, the difficulty of expressing emotion verbally, and the difficulty of…

The topic of discussion of this issue of the journal "Teaching English" is reading instruction in the secondary school. Articles include "Reading in the Primary School" (Alastair Hendry), "Patterns of Progress" (Fergus McBride), "Teaching Reading--Whose Business?" (James Maxwell), "A Reading Policy for the Secondary School" (Iain McGillivray),…

Sources are listed for free and inexpensive materials for secondary language arts. (JH)

Describes the process of play as a basis for language arts learning by gifted children. (DD)

Cooperation between the language arts teacher and the librarian can result in a wider and more interesting language arts program for students. (DD)

Suggests ways to create dramatic play environments in which children can have experiences with all the language arts. (DD)

The recognition of the unique contributions made by ethnic and racial groups to the United States can lead to a society in which cultural pluralism is seen as an asset. (DD)

Discusses the guidelines provided by "A Statement on the Preparation of Teachers of English and Language Arts," published by the National Council of Teachers of English. (DD)

A review of research reveals that explicit knowledge of language is not always desirable; instead, children should be exposed to language and have experiences which provoke language use. (DD)