Two speeches from the 1970 Wisconsin Elementary Language Arts Conference are included in this document. In "The Changing World of Language Arts," William Jenkins characterizes language as man's most important possession, and the study of it as possibly the student's most crucial undertaking. He also suggests that the modern language arts program…

This book offers an "organic" approach to teaching based on the recognition of the opposing human forces of destructiveness and creativity. The experience of teaching in a Maori school in New Zealand for 24 years provides the background of this personal story. With much of the content presented in anecdotal fashion, the quality and…

This book on inquiry in elementary classrooms has four major parts. Part I, Social Study, explores the intellectual space within which social study can take place; what content is characteristically social content; and, what thought behavior is typical of study. Special attention is given to skills of inquiry relevant to studying social events and…

Presents ideas intended to provoke thinking about how science teaching can engage the imagination and spark the creative faculties of students and teachers. Provides examples of ways that teachers can improve their questioning techniques. (TW)

Highlights selected issues on early childhood education which have been discussed in CHILD CARE INFORMATION EXCHANGE articles over the past ten years. Provides an alphabetized, index of these articles, topically arranged, which indicates month and year of publication. (RWB)

This journal contains articles and materials to help teachers instruct students about U.S. historical and cultural heritage. Articles and teaching materials are: "History in the Hands of Tomorrow's Citizens" (C. D. Shull; B. M. Boland); "On-Site Learning--The Power of Historic Places" (J. O. Horton); "Visualizing…

Intended for use with the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, this integrated ongoing student assessment toolkit, in Spanish, is designed for preschool teachers to help them focus on all aspects of a child's development, thereby giving them a way to ensure that all children in their classes are making progress. The assessment kit uses a…

Describes an interdisciplinary course team taught by instructors from the sociology and drama departments. The course used dramatic literature to complement and illustrate sociological works examining such basic concepts as economic dislocation, racism, and deviance. Includes a table of the sociological works and their dramatic counterparts. (MJP)

This article presents creative teaching experiences from five teachers nationwide. The projects involve student projects to prevent crime, talking to astronauts via amateur radio, transforming the classroom into an ancient Egyptian tomb, doing a good deed each day, and increasing father involvement. (SM)

Focuses on the uses of science fiction to teach sociology and develop critical and creative thinking. Maintains that in the last 20 years science fiction has become concerned increasingly with social themes. Concludes with a detailed description of the use of "The Handmaid's Tale" in an introductory sociology course. (MJP)

Recommends using "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: A Teacher Response Unit." Lists examples of activities contained in the unit, including timeliness, simulations, and writing assignments. Highlights specific activities concerning propaganda, discrimination, and prejudice. (MJP)

Recommends expanding the focus of World War II teaching to include greater emphasis on European and Pacific political machinations. Presents an outline for a 10-day unit, including student assignments, activities, evaluation, and resources. (MJP)

Demonstrates a technique where, by taking on the disguise of one who is completely ignorant of a mathematical topic or by using incorrect examples, students can be challenged to reflect on their thinking and to be very precise about their language. (MKR)

In Reggio Emilia, Italy, teachers have spent decades honing their methods of early childhood education. Reggio schools reflect a theoretical base akin to constructivism. Children, families, and communities are valued partners in learning. Experiential learning is the norm. Collegiality is nurtured among teachers. Reggio Emilia schools are…

Maintains that small-group games increase student time on task over whole-class games. Provides guidelines for designing small-group games as well as large-group games. Points out that games provide leadership opportunities, review material presented in class, and develop cognitive and social skills. Provides a list of teaching resources for using…