Discusses three books that can be helpful to teachers in demonstrating the connections between thinking and writing with journals, thus offering good models for "thinking journals." Notes that these books cover a wide range: beginning journal writers, professional journal writers, and the journal writer in all people. (SR)

Annotates 17 conference papers, theses, and journal articles (published between 1989 and 1992) from the ERIC database that discuss the advantages and disadvantages of journal writing at all levels of education. (RS)

Reviews ten books in two major categories (Professional References and Instructional Materials), which can assist teachers in helping children develop critical power in literacy. (SR)

This issue of ENC Focus serves as a guide to 29 instructional materials that utilize some form of alternative assessment. These materials focus on mathematics, science, and integrated topics. The products included utilize one or more of the following means of student assessment: (1) portfolios; (2) journals; (3) interviews; (4) surveys; (5)…

This annotated bibliography provides the educator with pertinent and practical information on the use of student journals in undergraduate courses. The bibliography presents the themes and key points for each of 16 articles (published between 1975 and 1988) located in professional journals and dealing with subjects ranging from teacher application…