The author argues the place of mathematics games as an integral part of curriculum materials. He describes one such game intended to give practice in the arithmetic of positive and negative numbers and the substitution of such numbers in algebraic expressions. (MN)

Suggests a technique for use in college sociology courses which processes cognitive content in a small group. The method stresses sensitivity to group members, active participation in the learning process, individual responsibility for learning outcomes, and openness to feedback. (Author/DB)

One way for business students to improve their job interview skills is to help them become more aware of how others view them. The authors present a self-rating sheet with a list of behaviors for the student to rate himself on and also to have a friend and someone in authority rate him. Guidelines for the teacher, in-class exercises, and followup…

Provides examples of student poetry about silence and about sounds that disturb or emphasize silence. Shows how imagination and listening skills can be combined in creative expression. (RL)

Gives directions for making and using eight learning materials (such as a math learning circle, eletroboard, mystery annual jigsaw puzzle). (SB)

Describes an activity designed to get beginning drama students to work with other classmates and to get students up in front of a class in a group situation. (MH)

This class activity for senior high and adult education provides a medium for teaching cultural pluralism. Information about an ethnic wedding and a non-ethnic wedding is presented. (Author/RM)

A report is made on the use of foreign language for spontaneous communication in an elementary language class. Four correction-free, peer communicative/interaction activities are outlined according to procedures, objectives, and evaluations. (Author/RM)

There are pros and cons in using simulation games to enhance social studies textbook content. Teachers should not assume that games accurately represent reality, although they do allow students to experience decision making. Research indicates that games do not promote increased learning or motivation; however, games are effective in teaching…

Described is a social studies classroom exercise intended to help students understand the ideas of self-concept and the perception of the self by others. Instructions to the teacher are included for introducing the activity, helping students analyze the data, and following up the activity with relevant discussion. (Author/DB)

Offers suggestions for classroom activities which provide a vehicle for rechanneling hostile feelings creatively. (HOD)

Provides photocopy-ready lesson aids on story ideas, interviewing, inverted pyramid writing style, newswriting, sports/scavenger hunt, finding feature material, identifying feature leads, feature lead selection, evaluating feature leads, compiling survey material, cutlines, headlines, paste-up rules, advertising, final semester project, newspaper…

Offers classroom teachers a way to use listening activities to improve students' comprehension, a procedure that has worked well with a group of children in grades K-3. (JC)

Describes an assignment that allows each student to write a proposal for funding and submit it to management. (NKA)