Describes some of the common elements in activities of non-therapeutic groups (such as Synanon Recovery, etc.) and suggests kinds of persons most likely to be helped by them. (CJ)

An essay on the value of contention, arguing that the object of English classes should not be to classify things and ideas but to advance, possibly through an adversary approach, the differences in opinion, reaction, and value that too often lie buried in literary issues. (Author/JB)

Report focuses on some over-uses of sensitivity training by showing that the technique is differentially effective for separate groups of people. (Author)

Suggests that the syndicated columns published under the by-lines Dear Abby" and Ann Landers" contain useful textual material for intermediate and advanced English-as-a-second-language students. (VM)

The curriculum and teaching methods revisions necessary with the addition of a ninth school year to compulsory full-time schooling required innovation in history instruction. (JB)

Reprinted from English Teaching Forum, v7 n1 p19-21 Jan-Feb 1969. (DS)

The merits of the wide-ranging West Civ" course are questioned. Topical courses are advocated as an alternative. A college freshman history course, using war as the central theme is outlined with suggested reading material. (Author/MB)

Presents an excerpt describing a parent-teenager rift and suggests writing, discussion, and art activities which might accompany its use with a class. (RD)

Indicates that order of presentation determines the amount of attention students pay to questions asked by other students. Attentiveness is increased if the instructor has not previously lectured on similar information. Bibliography. (RW)