Gifted classes were shown to have a broader scope of cognitive emphasis, to emphasize higher thought processes, have more opportunity for discussion, less teacher domination, and more enthusiastic students. (Author)

Two versions of the author's game, Duopoly" and Six Suppliers" are described. They are recommended as supplementary techniques for teaching about oligopolistic markets and economic power through classic models. (DB)

This article identifies and analyzes the difference between instruction in power mechanics and instruction in energy conversion and power transmission concepts. (GB)

Having kindergarten children use familiar play objects can serve the needs of the children and the goals of the teacher. Findings showed that, in addition to promoting interaction among children, play materials in kindergarten classrooms also embody institutional messages and facilitate socialization. (AM)

A system is described in which students are assigned to keep minutes for each class, read the minutes to the next class, and submit them for grading. The approach is helpful to both teachers and students throughout the course in diagnosing problems, introducing grading criteria, and reinforcing basic skills. (MSE)

Offers an alternative to round-robin oral reading that uses paired, choral, imitative, and mumble reading. (FL)

Examines the use of dramatic techniques as tools for learning in the second language classroom. Discusses different ways to use improvisation. (EKN)

High school U.S. history students in New Jersey simulate city planning and construction. Students allocate available natural resources, designate population size, building types and locations, governmental structure, and future growth plans, and construct a scale model of their imaginary city. (AM)

Discusses the close relationship between study of language and of culture when attention is centered on a native speaker's discourse and methods of using recordings to increase students' language skills. These perspectives are illustrated by reference to taped recordings available from Cassettes Radio France. (AMH)

Describes the use of computer games in the classroom as tools which foster logical reasoning, perserverance, goal setting, and attention to detail. Names and addresses of six magazines containing computer games information are included. (JJD)

Typewriting students were given a pretest, prescriptive exercises, and a posttest. After reading, analyzing, and typing a variety of materials on the capabilities of the handicapped, students were more positive in their attitude that disabled persons can be satisfactory employees. (Author/ SK)