Having argued that visual literacy looks toward and creates a different kind of learner, exposes the intricacies of a visual language and adds a new dimension to the definition of literature, the author presents several ERIC abstracts designed to help teachers focus on films. (Author/JB)

Discusses the problems encountered in getting pattern practices into the English program at the secondary level in New Orleans Public Schools. (RB)

Describes some of the general principles involved in the planning of a teaching sequence. Discusses in more detail one example of a complete syllabus including major concepts and experiments. (Author/TS)

The new English, the cool English, requires that teachers and students alike become learners in the quest for the understanding of language. McLuhan speaks directly to all English teachers, and provides insights into the crucial changes in communication that are now going on. (Author)

Two enrichment activities for elementary school mathematics are presented--one dealing with operation drill and one with the Pythagorean Theorem. (JG)

Description of television ethnic" soap opera used to teach English as a second language to non-English speaking Canadians. Model episode presented. Photographs. (AF)

Ideas, opinions, and goals related to physical education are presented by 7 new physical education teachers. (JB)

Stressful problems of adolescence are related to the retarded and parent-educator collaboration suggested in trying a merit badge system to foster the learning of personal, social, and economic skills by retarded youth. (KW)