Focused on the oral tradition of storytelling, this annotated bibliography contains 29 references of articles and papers in the ERIC database. The first section of the bibliography lists sources on the diversity of approaches to what constitutes a story. Articles concentrating on ways of using stories to promote a more immediate and fulfilling…

This book is a guide for teachers that offers an approach to teaching based upon techniques and strategies for the stage. Performance theory is adapted for the non-actor. Using performance theory, an educator is shown how to transform ordinary classroom experiences into occasions that attract and engage the students. Case studies are used to…

Provides a nine-item list of teacher developed materials relating to the social studies curriculum that may be found in the ERIC database. Includes materials on teaching methods, student activities, and museum resources. Explains how to locate and obtain materials from the ERIC system. (DK)

New literature for children about their world, the people in the world's communities, and about societal issues of common global concern continue to be published and distributed. Engaging pupils in their literacy learning through books that mirror cultural diversity is an effective process. As a community of learners, they become comfortable in…

Arguing that a powerful teaching technique teachers can use for developing students' comprehension strategies is direct instruction in the thinking strategies used for various comprehension tasks, this paper: presents characteristics of 25 tradebooks appropriate for the application of various comprehension strategies; gives specific examples of…

Describes the activities in a high school English class aimed at bringing attention through the media to a local political issue. Outlines how teachers can initiate students into acts of social and political activism by writing letters. Narrates how one teacher got students directly involved with a local sewage-treatment problem. Includes an…

Focused on the topic of poetry-writing instruction, this annotated bibliography contains 29 references of articles and papers in the ERIC database. The citations include articles discussing poetic forms, teaching strategies for elementary and secondary levels, and computer-assisted poetry-writing instruction. (MM)

This feature blends children's literature with in-class cooking ideas to add spice to reading programs at various times of the year. A seasonal list of reading books appropriate for elementary school-age children is coordinated with recipes for dishes that complement the stories. (PP)

This selected annotated bibliography on conflict and negotiation is designed for teachers at all levels from childhood to adult. The annotated bibliography is divided into books as general sources, articles and papers reflecting the diversity of approaches to conflict and negotiation, and specific curriculum guides and teaching aids. The 47 items…

Part of the TRIED Series (teaching resources in the ERIC database, condensed and reorganized from their original sources to offer a wide but manageable range of teaching suggestions, useful ideas, and classroom techniques), this book focuses on practical suggestions for developing critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at both the…

Describes the goals of bibliotherapy, treating emotional problems through the reading of books. Discusses applications of bibliotherapy with children, and provides activities to follow up readings. Provides annotations of several children's books recommended for bibliotherapy on a variety of topics, including attitudes and values, peers and…

Noting that quality children's literature is one of the most valuable resources teachers have at their disposal, this fastback presents a practical approach to values education incorporating literature that can be used in the absence of, or in addition to, a formal program. The fastback discusses the rationale for values education, the literature…

This publication provides detailed information for teachers on 56 instructional radio broadcast offerings for South Carolina schools. In the table of contents, grade levels are suggested for each program. The guide then summarizes each program lesson briefly and suggests classroom activities related to the radio lesson. For some programs,…

The document provides an annotated list of 130 games and simulations for elementary and secondary economics courses, outlines procedures for using games, and reviews research studies on social science games and simulations. It is presented in five chapters. Chapter I lists selection criteria: the simulation/game must use the role playing features…

Noting that representing other cultures through literature enables teachers and their students to appreciate contributions made by others and lessen anxieties and prejudices toward those who are different, this paper presents annotations of 31 items from the ERIC database on fostering multicultural awareness through literature. Annotations in the…