At the Rochester Institute of Technology, a course was created which took students out of the traditional classroom setting in order to teach small group communication in an experiential-adventure based format. The course was designed by a faculty member in Communications and the Coordinator of Outdoor Experiential Education. Based on a survey of…

The communication that occurs in a language classroom is real communication, because the interactions deal with ordinary, everyday matters. The substance of classroom management and the related exchanges between students and teacher, such as roll call and group exercises, provide many opportunities for language learning. Teachers can require…

A picture dictionary of English vocabulary contains over 1,000 commonly-used words with illustrations, an index, and a list of 101 suggested classroom activities using the dictionary. (MSE)

While audience analysis is an important concept to be taught in any beginning speech class, seldom are students urged to view their classmates as an authentic audience and to consider their needs and interests in speech planning. The Dyadic Interview Activity is one that can help students apply the principles of audience analysis in planning their…

The program described in this paper makes beginning reading an activity in which children could use all of their cognitive and affective abilities to experience the images and ideas within the piece. The introduction points out that children can become actively involved in reading by writing poetry because they are creating the reading material…

Designed for use by special education teachers, the handbook provides activities to help students develop the socialization skills necessary for success in mainstreamed settings. The materials focus on concepts the students must master to be successful in general education classes. Three modules are presented: (1) self esteem (including…

Describes preparation and performance of "The Iron Man" by junior high school students in a racially and economically mixed area of England. (RB)

Argues that the picture book provides an excellent source for engaging the imagination of children and stimulating them to produce drama in classroom activities. (RB)

Describes a technique for improving reading and communication skills through word games. (RB)

Presents 6 sample lessons with resource materials useful at the elementary and secondary levels. (RB)

Present 8 sample lessons for use by English teachers attempting to improve the language skills of their students. (RB)

Offers teachers a list of experience-based suggestions in meeting the needs of students who are having emotional problems. (RB)

A game based on a simulated plea bargaining leads to understanding of negotiation, compromise and decision-making skills as well as information about the criminal justice process. (Author/KM)