Career education, the author believes, is a method of teaching skills to students, rather than an extra'' subject. Creative teachers, stimulated to interest and involvement in career education, can provide exciting, meaningful preparation for the adult world of work. (Editor)

Author analyzes Walden in terms of his own semantic reactions to it which in turn sheds some light on Thoreau's semantics and author's teaching practices. (MB)

Aim of the conference was to provide a broad and deep examination of the concepts of continuous assessment as they apply to English teaching. Author believes that more emphasis will be placed on talking. Drama is seen as an activity, and creativity in all its modes of expression. (Editor/RB)

An account of the written work arising from an inter-disciplinary scheme based on the poem with a first year mixed ability class in a comprehensive school. (Editor)

As a bridge process, to take unwilling classes onto more conventional poetry, the study of rock lyrics can be very useful. Article discusses methods, objectives, values and materials used. (Author/RB)

Solves the problem of introducing Shakespeare to junior high students by using prose versions of his great scenes. (JL)

Recounts how linking "Hamlet" to modern horrors and adventures stimulated student interest in the play. (JL)

Describes use of puppetry in teaching English as a second language as instructional tool for the teacher and creative outlet for the child. (BK)

A course on the subject of death gave students an insight into their own attitudes and fears and an understanding of the universality of the emotions the subject engenders. (JD)

Describes how a white teacher at an all-black boarding school made "Hamlet" palatable to his students, turning Hamlet's tragic tale into one the students could call their own. He modernized the story of "Ham-Ice" and his wife, "Q-Trude," and had students act out scenes. Next, he had students watch a film version of…

Examined the impact of creative drama activities on elementary students' self-concept, social skills, and problem behavior. Students were divided into intervention and control groups. Data from student surveys did not show any significant treatment effects for any of the dependent variables. Results did not differ by gender. The main and…

Describes an end-of-year project in which students research an interesting figure from American history and have a "dinner party" in which they become the historical figure they have researched. Gives examples of ways to modify the number of assessed activities based on the class and time factors. (SG)

An interview with the 1989 Tennessee teacher of the year describes her career, including her work as a home visitor for Head Start and a kindergarten teacher in public schools. Her experience emphasizes the importance of making basic skills developmentally meaningful through creative teaching. (DG)