Spontaneous thematic play behavior in children is investigated. Environmental prerequisites of play and possible functions of play in cognitive and personality development are discussed. Whether modelling is a prerequisite for thematic play, and the relationship between level of play and creativity test performance in children are assessed. (DP)

Author evaluated the role that society has placed upon speed''. (RK)

Describes the Common College program at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey, designed to encourage students to pursue educational experience in and out of the classroom. (DS)

Mead Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia, displays private art collection at two elementary schools in Palo Alto, California, to provide children with an exposure to high quality painting. (DS)

Explains flameworking, the art of melting glass rods over flames and shaping the hot glass artistic or useful forms. (DS)

A careful balance between the free expression of ideas and the development of skills needed for clear and effective communication is obviously essential to a complete, well-integrated language arts program. (Author)

Comments on the structure and content of the subject Mathematical Education'' which increasing numbers of British colleges of education are offering. (MM)

Suggestions are offered for promoting student confidence when faced with the problem of reconciling his critical ability with his ability to be creative. (RK)

Analysis of the citations in the papers written by physicists suggested that relatively few scientists produce work that becomes the base for future discoveries in physics. This is contrary to the hypothesis of Ortega that large numbers of average scientists contribute substantially to the advance of science through their work. (AL)

Cites qualities that make an effective are teacher. (DS)

Teachers can help children recognize conflicts and deal creatively with them. (DS)

Creative writing helps children to develop the ability to think imaginatively and to express their ideas and feelings effectively and constructively. Properly motivated, it is an enjoyable acitivity that should be carried out more than once a year. (Author)