Read with slight revisions at the Second Annual Joint International Conference of the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers and the Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association on March 27, 1971 in Toronto, Ontario. (DS)

Gaming provides a real opportunity for students to create simulation games in areas most meaningful to them, making learning an active, creative, dynamic and student-originated experience, encouraging initiative and creative thinking. (Authors/JB)

Reports on a group program in which a public health nurse and two social workers have been working together to help unmarried mothers prepare for delivery and plan for the care of their babies. (Author/AJ)

Suggests classroom activities to prepare unexceptional students to accept and understand individual differences and individual treatment in a mainstreamed classroom through open, active discussions about their attitudes and feelings. (DMM)

Three dimensions in the teaching of listening comprehension are outlined: (1) a theory is presented that takes account of the cognitive processes used (approach); (2) listeners' needs are analyzed and a taxonomy of microskills and objectives for teaching them are proposed (design); and (3) classroom exercises and activities are suggested…

Thirteen ideas for using paper bags for class art activities are given. Directions for making bag barracudas, bionic bags, bigfoot bags, bag sculptures, bag beads, and body bag superstars are included. (PP)

Special class activities for September are suggested. Historical events that took place during the month, observance of holidays and other special days, and the change in the seasons can provide ideas for launching class projects. (PP)

Techniques for warming up, establishing group rapport, and setting in motion a role-playing activity are outlined. These involve physical games, communication exercises, oral skill development, and creative thinking. (MSE)

Describes a computer game used in an introductory experimental psychology class which simulates in a few months the activities of years of effort in a research laboratory. Ideas on developing new computer based simulation games are included. (Author/JJD)

Teachers' and pupils' use of time in secondary mathematics classes was observed. Results indicated that, on the average, pupils spent slightly more than half the time scheduled for mathematics on task. The rest of the time lost from instruction was attributed to absences, late starts of lessons, and off-task behavior. (Author/MJL)

This article about science fairs provides a list of topics children can research and suggestions for evaluating the possibilities of project ideas before children invest much work in them. Ideas for selecting a fair date and location, choosing judges, and involving parents and the community are included. (PP)

Examines materials in the ERIC database that deal with the use of creative drama as a language arts teaching tool. Discusses the nature of creative drama and activities for the classroom. (HTH)

Exercises with numbers designed to hold the interest of a heterogeneous group of adult students are described. They include games about age, counting, and cards. Meaningful content and active, interested participation are features of the techniques. (MSE)