Provides information about the origin and development of visual problems in infants and includes suggestions for helping such visually impaired infants. (CM)

Discusses the question of whether to eliminate the longrespected but now disdained dictation from the foreign language classroom. It is concluded that the dictation may be saved if its purpose is changed. (CFM)

Discusses the use of pictures in the language classroom and presents controlled and non-controlled activities incorporating pictures. (AM)

Students learn the sign language of the deaf as a tactile aid designed to help them spell phonetically and to motivate their interest in spelling and grammar. Generally at least a year below grade level in reading, this process helps them to renew their self concept and become more sensitive to all handicaps. (Author/RK)

A teacher describes an activity designed to help children understand the number concepts of the basic addition facts with sums of 11 or greater. (CL)

Briefly reviews several studies on the effectiveness of simulation games and reports an investigation examining the effectiveness of a simulation game designed to incorporate learning activities at three hierarchial levels suggested by Taba. (BR)

In the first part (AA 527 718) of this two part article math expression was discussed as well as student difficulty with translating written symbols into easily verbalized sentences. In this second part comprehension problems are examined and activities are offered to help students overcome these reading difficulties. (Editor/RK)

Graphing is an integrative skill because you can use it whether you are teaching measurement or geometry or number theory or most any other topic. It is also important as a mode of communication which can simplify a large amount of information. Here are five steps for effective presentation of graphing to young students. (Author/RK)

The author argues that many who speak to the issues of elementary-school mathematics are not aware of the real problems. The clear objective of the teacher of young children is to provide them with experiences which will enhance their development. (SD)

Examples of drills taken from "Drills to Improve Teaching Transcription" that may be adapted by a teacher using his own subject matter. (TA)

Discusses points relevant to the improvement of reading in the industrial arts curriculum such as individual differences in learners, reading levels, readability, methods, and activity oriented experiences. (TA)

Presents guidelines for planning musical experiences for young children. Describes research and learning experiences related to listening, hearing, singing, and movement skills. (BD)

Children trace the origins of their first names and their family backgrounds to get intouch with their "roots". (Editor)

Describes a task analysis procedure used by a fourth grade teacher to help her students become more aware of time wasted. (SB)

Just as spoken language is intended to be heard by an audience, written language aims to be read by an audience. In helping kids learn to write, teachers have ignored this crucial fact. The article discusses how a high school English teacher on the Navajo Indian Reservation got the students to do poetry and other creative writing. (Author/NQ)