Discusses approaches to teaching literature in high schools during an era of retrenchment and calls for a return to the "basics." Considers rationales for making literature study relevant to students' and society's needs. (JT)

The author describes historical stages in educational theory: conservative tradition (1879-1904); progressivism (1904-1929); and conservative reaction (1929-1954). For the period since 1954, he considers the conflict between positivism and radical dissent, and the new ecological consciousness of education as part of wider social and political…

Analyzes George Orwell's 1946 essay, "Politics and the English Language," to develop an argument about compositional pedagogy and the nature of writing itself. Points out the dangers of promulgating only the "plain style" of language usage and the paradoxical advantages of combining classical rhetoric with radical politics. (RL)

Differentiates modernism and postmodernism to show that despite the differences in form in twentieth century American literature--differences that high school students must be made aware of--there are patterns in the American experience that are of recurrent, urgent, and ultimate concern for the American artist. (Author/RL)

A full week of lessons, including field trips and speakers, is outlined to teach intermediate grade pupils to explore television and view it more critically. (SJL)

Evaluation studies are discussed in terms of aesthetic and literary qualities. Concepts such as imagery, coherence, credibility, dramatic structure, mode of presentation, and story line, are analyzed in relation to evaluative documents. (MH)

Goodluck and Solan (EJ 205 641) presented alternative formulations about why errors predicted by basic operations fail to occur and suggested a refined hypothesis. Each aspect of their argument is addressed, and it is concluded that descriptive power, methodology and principles for restricting error predictions favor our original analysis. (RD)

Suggests using book discussions that ask for the reader's thoughtful impressions and judgments rather than simply assigning book reports that tend to produce factual recounting of a book's contents. Provides lists of separate questions on the novel, the biography, and nonfiction that can be used as guides for discussions. (MKM)

Describes a literature course organized around the themes of home and family that are meaningful to freshmen and sophomores, which demonstrates that good writers draw their characters and formulate their conflicts from universal human experiences and concerns. (MKM)

Teachers who are studying children's literature should read a proportion of adult literature, should attempt to write their own works for children, should work in environments exactly like those children need if they are to become readers, and should learn about the act of reading in conjunction with their study of children's literature. (GT)

The critique of Rational-Emotive Therapy aims criticism at Ellis' concept of irrationality, analysis of human behavior and therapeutic techniques. Ellis suggests that his critic's claims lack the support of experimental evidence. He further suggests that an "existential" bias pervades which differs from his own brand of…

Examples are given of how often teachers overlook the artistic aspects of literature works. Moral and aesthetic education must be achieved through understanding of beauty in art and language. Teachers should emphasize elements of literary works that arouse pupils' interests. (Author/AV)

Acknowledges that parental abuse and neglect contribute to increasing juvenile crime and a corresponding increase in draining public funds and eroding workforce productivity. Argues that functioning families need adequate ancillary supports and proposes a service system that invests in supportive institutions in order to gain greater social…

Provides critical analysis of David T. Lykken's article "Psychopathy, Sociopathy, and Crime" (1996) and its correlation between unstable families and sociopathy and the use of parental licensing as a solution. Discusses reasons for the appeal of parental licensing as well as the issue of state control replacing social control. (GR)

Argues that the social problems confronting America have been bombarded with ill-conceived and unsuccessful social policy largely driven by fear. Explains that parental licensing is a draconian and unworkable solution. Vouchers for indigent youth to attend Catholic schools, developing after-school and summer programs, and reforming welfare are…