In an effort to ensure that students feel "safe" and "comfortable" in the classrooms, English teachers often avoid controversial topics, particularly issues of race, gender, class, and sexuality. The insidious hidden curriculum or the unintended consequences of what they choose to say or not say--teach or not teach--can have as much or more impact…

A description of an English course for high school slow learners in which students discussed and wrote about the moral dilemmas presented in two films shown in class. The author advises how such a course should be conducted and notes the value of student evaluation of the course. (JB)

Proposes that the study of the short story should have a prominent place in any high school English curriculum. Provides suggestions for such a course. (RL)

Describes how to teach a 6-unit English course in career investigation and planning. (DD)

Thirty-nine short courses in English are described by their originators. (JH)

Argues that a curriculum of peace must include ways to define human problems. Describes how the author taught a literature course called "The Healing Word: Literature About Coping with Death and Illness" that used literary selections and a film series to examine physical healing, mental healing, and healing from grief. (SR)

Describes a high school world literature course. Outlines four "destinations" for topics including: searching for meaning; injustice; romantic love; and border crossing. Discusses teaching techniques and literature the author uses to teach the class. (SG)

Describes a twelfth grade English course designed to meet the needs of students entering the community after high school. (DD)

Outlines purpose, objectives, and reasons for a high school women's literature course. (EL)

Describes how a small team of district teachers created a year-long course for senior honors using world literature to help confront seniors' passage between childhood and adulthood by raising the questions that echo through time and by offering diverse and insightful suggestions. (SG)

Presents a partial list of objectives and a few of the successful activities of an interdisciplinary course, "Man Between War and Peace." (TO)

Presents an outline of a writing program designed to provide both the mental stimulation and ego involvement that enhance retirement life. (RL)