Marie Clay's body of work has influenced classroom instruction in direct and indirect ways, through large overarching themes in our pedagogical content knowledge as well as specific smart practices. This paper focuses on her the contributions to our thinking about instruction which come from two broad theoretical concepts; emergent literacy…

A small-group tutorial technique is described that develops creative thinking in students having difficulties in problem solving. (MP)

Describes a team teaching effort in advanced level physics for a secondary school in England. Lectures in various listed topics are assigned to, and tutorials are distributed among, different team members. Lecture notes, several of which are given, are distributed to decrease student reliance on note taking. (TS)

Discusses the teaching of an experimental, individualized, lectureless course in chemistry with emphasis on programed instruction, audiovisual presentation, computerized examinations, and tutorial methods. Concludes that the program may prove superior in teaching of certain elementary chemical concepts to underprepared students. (CC)