Seven characteristics of an effective spelling program, supported by multiple independent research studies, are examined along with their implications for learning to spell. (HTH)

Outlines the basics one must know in order to incorporate the microcomputer into the classroom. Discusses introducing students to the microcomputer for writing, evaluating students, expanding one's knowledge, and sample lesson plans. (EL)

Presents a compilation of various language usage programs as they relate to establishing and maintaining discipline in the classroom. (FL)

Describes some innovations found in large U.S. corporations' educational programs and discusses the relevance of these innovations for educational institutions. (MCG)

This paper contends that it is essential that broadcast journalism courses possess a roughly equal balance between hands-on radio, television, and electronic news gathering assignments and analytical term papers. The importance of students writing and analyzing mass communication issues and personalities cannot be overstated in a highly…

Describes a program, "Newspapers in the Classroom," that uses daily newspapers to teach important skills. (JL)

Intended for teachers involved in language arts instruction in kindergarten through grade six, this spelling program guide was developed to aid in improving spelling and the use of dictionaries. Following a statement of the goals of the spelling program, the sections cover the following program aspects: (1) textbooks and dictionaries; (2)…

Acknowledging the value of peer evaluation in the classroom, this paper describes the peer evaluation system used in a basic speech communication course at an Ohio university. The first section of the paper defines peer evaluation and describes the situation at the university to provide some understanding of the context in which the system was…

Provides a guide for setting up learning centers in easily handled stages. Discusses six stages in the development of individualized instruction through the use of learning centers and offers specific guidelines for using this technique for facilitating instruction. (FL)

The Ryedale Adult Literacy Paired Reading Project pairs tutors and adults with reading difficulties. In the Ryedale program, tutees choose reading material that is within the tutor's readability level. The tutor and tutee read aloud together at the tutee's pace until the tutee has made enough progress to read aloud alone. When tutees feel ready,…

The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 12 exemplary programs in elementary school science. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in elementary school science.…

A combination of drills, quizzes, journal writing, and creative class activities was used in a summer program designed to develop the vocabulary of gifted students. (RL)

Many countries have recently launched massive programs to promote nation-wide adult literacy, but while these efforts have been commendable, it has been observed that neo-literates who acquire literacy through such programs have great difficulty in retaining it; hence an urgent need to develop suitable programs of post-literacy and continuing…

Intended to help reading teachers develop and demonstrate mastery of diagnostic or remediation skills prior to or with application in a real classroom, this handbook provides simulated materials for use within a course or staff development program to supplement lectures, discussions, readings, demonstrations, and films. Following an introduction,…

Explains how one teacher developed a cross-age tutoring program that allowed her high school students to help primary grade problem readers. Argues that high school students with reading problems make good tutors for troubled beginning readers because they are sympathetic and inventive. (FL)