Presents 101 questions in 12 categories (communicating effectively, expressing appropriate feelings, deferring judgment of others, listening, leading others, following others, making group decisions, cooperating, respecting human differences respecting human commonalities, trusting the group, closure) designed to assist experiential education…

Discusses the functions of composition titles, what makes a title attractive, and strategies for writing effective titles.(EL)

Background information, list of materials needed, instructional strategies, two student worksheets (with answers), and three overhead transparency masters are provided for a lesson designed to help students develop estimating skills when multiplying or dividing numbers near a power of 10. The lesson is teacher-directed and initiated with overhead…

To learn about the history of psychology, college students presented past research papers in psychology as if they were the original author, and the audience was confined, in raising questions, to their understanding of the prevailing state of knowledge and social outlook at the time of the paper's original publication. (RM)

Discusses metacognition as an important component of a set of essential survival skills for the future. Indicates ways to promote general awareness of metacognitive activity, facilitate conscious monitoring of comprehension, and encourage a deliberate and systematic approach to learning and problem solving. (RH)

Speech-language clinicians should offer specific suggestions to classroom teachers for dealing with language handicapped children. Suggestions may touch upon listening behavior, classroom emotional climate, as well as specific techniques for talking with children (modeling, expatiation, expansion). Specific activity ideas may also be offered. (CL)

Describes a learning strategy which emphasizes the importance of fantasies as meaningful experiences in promoting intuitive and subjective thought. A sample fantasy essay is provided. (BC)

A classroom stamp collection can be used to motivate students in social studies, language arts, science, art, and geography. Tips on how to obtain stamps and develop a curriculum that focuses on many subjects are offered. (DF)

Photography projects that incorporate art, drama, and writing activities help students develop a deeper appreciation of the books they read. Using photos to make book cubes and to sequence stories allows students to share their responses without writing. (DF).

Information and resources are provided for teachers in developing a unit to help students become smarter consumers and understand the purposes of merchandise packaging. (DF)

The author presents a series of eight lessons designed to teach the skill of communicating ideas through discussion. The importance of an accepting atmosphere is emphasized, along with the teacher's role as a model. (CL)

Presents a collection of computer-oriented teaching activities for the middle grades. They focus on Logo activities to sharpen visualization skills, use of spreadsheets, various uses of Apple microcomputer paddles, and writing a program from program output. All activities may be adapted for lower or higher grade levels. (JN)

Describes computer-oriented teaching activities for the upper grades. They focus on the use of databases in history classes, checking taxes, examining aspects of the joystick button on Atari microcomputers, printing control using Logo, and a Logo program that draws whirling squares. All activities can be adapted for lower grades. (JN)

Discusses a program in which high school students with inferior spelling skills received help through a system that taught them to spell by syllables. (FL)

Describes five prewriting activities for courses that emphasize writing and deemphasize discussion of literature. The activities focus on organization and theme statement so that students think about every possible subject, theme, and approach. (HTH)