Presents an interview with James Moffet in which he discusses his education, individualization, assessing writing teachers, the "Interaction" program, censorship, and conducting workshops for English teachers. (RS)

In Latin America, Experimental Workshops on Theory of Organization and Enterprise Management focus on enterprise learning for disadvantaged, marginalized people. Its emphasis on skill acquisition regardless of participants' literacy level has more to offer than European-style entrepreneurship training. (SK)

Because traditional leadership discourages creativity and initiative, an alternative model is needed for transforming organizational culture. Key elements are formulating an inspiring vision, determining crucial interventions, developing close friendships with managers, building a network, and seeking support. (SK)

Presents the poetry of a talented 13-year-old student. Describes how the teacher's writing workshop helped the young writer to flourish. (PRA)

Describes the work of Edith de Nancrede in developing theater programs for youth at Chicago's Hull-House during the early part of the twentieth century. Describes how her intense dedication to theater and education contributed to the success of Hull-House and to the achievements of its leader, Jane Addams. (PRA)

Describes ASSITEJ (Association Internationale de Theatre pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse) which has provided influential stimuli for changes in children's theater since 1965. Provides additional support for the establishment of ASSITEJ as a significant force behind changes in children's theater, focusing on the International Congress of ASSITEJ held…

Offers impressions and reflections engendered by a trip to Reykjavic on similarities and differences in youth drama and theater in Iceland and the United States. Describes classes in creative drama, plays for young audiences, teachers, actors, directors, and the ASSITEJ/Iceland. (PRA)

Muses briefly on topics related to workshops attended at the 1993 Conference on College Composition and Communication including stylistics, editing practice, communication versus art, and where technical writing belongs in academia. (SR)

Describes a one-week retreat in the mountains sponsored by the University of Georgia for doctoral students beginning or working to complete their dissertations. Students report satisfaction with the freedom from distractions and the support provided by other students. (DB)

Describes a book of poetry written by teenagers that was published from materials written in poetry workshops or submitted to the Web site of the New York Public Library. Discusses the structure of the workshops, and the multicultural background of many of the teens. (LRW)

A customer-focused workshop for manufacturing strategic planning used a market-oriented approach and an interactive collaborative process among stakeholders. Reflective learning was found to enhance strategic planning; organizational culture must support strategic thinking. (SK)

Hospital employees (n=95) who attended experiential workshops on aging had significantly higher posttest scores on the Palmore Facts on Aging Quiz, indicating increased knowledge and improved attitudes about aging. (SK)

Presents five teacher descriptions of their summer activities to prepare themselves for the next school year. Describes how one teacher reviews evaluations, another takes a transatlantic cruise with English-focused programs, and another attends a week-long conference presented by Children's Literature New England. Notes that another teacher…

Describes a workshop in spoken word poetry. Presents a brief history of spoken word poetry. Describes ways of building the community and using hip-hop and rhythm in spoken word poetry. Lists and discusses nine exercises in rhythm and tone. Discusses the final week and the process of revision of the workshop. Concludes with a checklist of logistics…

In response to the 1990 Farm Act mandating financial training for farm borrowers, Penn State University conducted financial management workshops at 18 sites using distance learning (satellites and videotapes). The combined methods were cost- effective and the 30-hour training improved knowledge of basic financial concepts. (SK)