Preparing worksheets is seen as a valuable source of motivation. Various examples are given, for reviewing vocabulary, for exposition of a reading text, and for checking on text comprehension. Using a sample, it is shown how a text can be reconstructed using a multiple-choice procedure. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Claims that keeping a journal provides (1) good writing practice, (2) an opportunity to experiment with various aspects of writing, and (3) a chance for self expression. Discusses three types of journal writing: professional (for teachers) and dialogue and personal (for children). Suggests guidelines in journal writing as a school policy and for…

Discusses a method to give English as a second language students preparing for postgraduate work the opportunity to practice writing in their areas of study. Students suggest questions in their subject, which the teachers reword as proper examination questions. These are then answered by the students under examination conditions. (SED)

Describes how gifted fifth-grade students wrote simulation game programs on a TRS-80 Model I computer for a remedial reading class. (AEA)

Now mandated in a number of states, student portfolios are being adopted by many local school systems. Using the metaphor of travel, this guide presents practical and innovative ideas for working with student-managed portfolios--from planning and preparation to maintenance and evaluation. After describing what portfolios are and offering a…

A learning environment is described in which students collaborate in small groups to develop screen movies in which they use a statistical cognitive tool to interpret published research and to demonstrate their understanding of least squares statistical concepts. Evaluation data are reported, which indicate that, although some groups thrive in…

A college class project to develop a videocassette presentation of African, Caribbean, and Afro-American French poetry is described from its inception through the processes of obtaining copyright and translation permissions, arranging scripts, presenting at various functions, and reception by Francophone and non-Francophone audiences. (MSE)

Ways of giving students specifications to design computation exercises are revealed. Pupils are seen to benefit from the pride of ownership and familiarity with the vocabulary in developing word problems. (MP)

Suggests teaching career exploration in the secondary general business class by having students bring in pictures of occupations, assemble them into a collage on a poster or bulletin board, and then study some of the occupations in depth to determine competencies, abilities, interests, and aspirations. (MF)

Reports on a project in which children develop instructional technology skills while learning a great deal of science. Explains how children construct a multimedia presentation on the topic of invertebrates. (DDR)