Children are born artists, and artistic talent emerges from the interplay of proclivity, cultural enrichment, and nurturance. Intended to demystify art for parents and teachers and to help them understand what the art experience is like for the child or adolescent, this book discusses visual art concepts in simple terms and presents art as a…

Article reflects the attitudes of past social groups as they have affected literature from the time of Copernicus and, consequently, the reading materials of current literature students. (RK)

Results of the battery of verbal divergent thinking tests differed markedly between the sexes and the test battery showed superior validity among girls. (Author/CB)

Teachers help children to experience art by challenging their fifth graders with the responsibility of an art project. (Author/RK)

Advocates teaching the fairy tale as a way to introduce students to the complex and subtle processes of literature and to their own creative activity. (JL)

Two programs are described: the first, the Future Problem Solving Program, is an interdisciplinary approach to studying and solving future problems. The second, Quality Circles, originally a management technique, has been implemented in schools to improve motivation, attendance, learning, and quality of life. (Author/LC)

The Quality Circle is a simple management technique in which workers in the same production area meet to solve company problems. The Quality Circle has been applied to elementary and secondary schools in Japan to help students to develop creative problem solving skills and independent study skills. Recommendations are given for implementing…

Presents a rationale for using oral reading in the classroom; discusses the learning it fosters as a link between speaking and silent reading; and suggests to teachers techniques for developing oral reading skills. (SJL)

The Philadelphia College of Art has planned cultural events in keeping with its educational mission and presenting the institution's best image. Among the guidelines followed: making each event distinctive, making the event valuable to participants and making all events complement one other. (MSE)