Teaching is essentially interpersonal interaction. Nonetheless, there are some techniques which many teachers have found helpful. There are three basic teaching techniques: the expository approach; the discovery approach; and the experimental approach. These can be subdivided into many specific teaching methods. Eighteen of the better, more…

Notes the benefits of homework and discusses aspects of homework including individual student involvement, different kinds of homework, meaningful work, the attraction of creativity, advantages of feedback, grade level and time concerns, schools-home linkage, a homework mission statement, and purposeful homework versus busy work. (SR)

Notes that dress is a touchy subject but that dress makes a statement and creates a public image. Argues for a thoughtful, conservative, well-coordinated wardrobe for teachers. (SR)

Notes that despite having access to vast nutritional knowledge, Americans today are more malnourished and obese than ever before. Concludes that eating normal, basic, ordinary foods in variety can supply all nutritional needs; gimmicks are not needed, and the search for the "quick-fix" must stop--it is not on any shelf. Includes the United States…

Discusses ways that economically oriented magazine and newspaper articles can be used across grade levels and instructional disciplines to enrich students' education. Offers a bibliography listing 217 articles on current economic topics. (SR)

The taxonomy and suggestions presented in this article were designed and used to help preservice and inservice teachers clarify their homework policies and practices. Three types of homework assignments are described: practice, preparation, and extension. (KC)

This article presents guidelines to the teacher for planning and conducting a field trip. (SJL)

Considers the question of appropriate dress for teachers. (SJL)

Discusses briefly two alternatives to the educational dilemma of what to do with violent children and youth. (SR)

Reviews arguments for considering whether Pachuco (the borderlands vernacular which is neither United States English nor Mexican Spanish) belongs in curricular considerations. (SR)

Describes the life of John Dewey. Discusses his views on democracy, his concerns about churches, and his views on citizenship. Notes that Dewey believed that all schools needed to examine the problems shared by all members of society and to attack social inequities. (SG)

Six areas need consideration in establishing a program of paid aides: selecting a coordinator, planning with the professional staff, recruiting and selecting, matching aide strengths to program needs, orientation and training, and program monitoring. (SJL)

Argues that if students are made aware of a pending teacher absence and are told that a familiar face will be there to take over, continuity can be maintained. (FL)

Teachers are beginning to collectively voice their complaints about the stresses they face in school. While talking about the problems of low morale and poor school climate won't solve these problems, the public is being alerted that teachers need help, not further criticism. (SJL)

The emotions of a teacher leaving school for the summer are described. (SJL)