Sees the blackboard as perhaps the most versatile of all teaching aids and illustrates the art of expressing ideas with as few strokes as possible. Illustrations include figures, diagrams, and printing gimmicks with sample applications to various phonological and structural problems. (MES)

The use of picture line-up activities, classroom exercises in which students must place a series of pictures in correct order, is discussed. The advantages of use of a picture series instead of simple pairs are examined, a basic activity is described, and ideas for implementation, adaptation, and follow-up are outlined. The basic activity uses…

A guide to second language teaching methods is designed for language teachers giving French instruction to Peace Corps volunteers. It consists of an introductory section on the aims and organization of a related series of instructional guides and an extensive section on 32 specific classroom techniques and activities for use with that series. Each…

Two teachers share practical tips for teaching secondary school mathematics. The tips focus on effective use of homework and teaching trigonometric concepts. (PK)

This handbook was developed for teachers with hearing impaired students in their regular classrooms. A preliminary discussion on hearing impairments describes various degrees of aural handicaps, ranging from deafness to hard of hearing, and communication methods used in educating children with these handicaps. Activities for preparing…