A brief description of a series of workshops sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Extension Arts, and designed to meet the educational needs of music leaders in small churches, is presented. (RW)

Directed toward those who serve as workshop speakers, leaders, sponsors, or organizers, this article presents seven rules for workshop planning under the headings Defensive Maneuvers against Host Inadequacies, Other Host Errors, and Self-Defensive Maneuvers for Hosts. Twelve additional suggestions cover workshop small group effectiveness and…

The author reviews the strengths, weaknesses, and problems with sheltered workshop programs for the handicapped. (SBH)

Workshop evaluation has become more complex as adult learners diversify, their needs evolve, and additional stakeholders require evaluative data. The evaluation process should be integrated into program planning. (SK)

Describes a workshop on "slam poetry" and details how this form of performance poetry can lead students back to the written poem with a renewed sense of connection and understanding. Suggests a class exercise that can be adapted to either a creative writing or a literature unit. (SG)

Discusses Mission Possible, a problem-solving strategy that provides a wide range of learning experiences and encourages students and teachers to explore the use of scientific ideas and principles. Describes setting up a Mission Possible Day for primary students in a rural community. (Author/NB)

This two-part article, drawn from a workshop on diversity sponsored by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), reflect theologically and practically about how the workshop can serve ATS schools and wider publics, and how ATS can better serve these constituencies through its programs, bringing the reality of diversity into the center of…

Considers how the author has seen the best minds of his generation destroyed by faulty pedagogy. Argues that the traditional workshop model was designed as a method for teaching elite graduate students, but notes that many undergraduate poetry writing instructors still employ it. Presents and elaborates on an alternative "Five-Canon" approach to…

Offers suggestions for booktalk strategies so librarians can help children learn to enjoy chapter books, making the transition from beginning readers. Discusses lack of illustrations, making inferences from the dialog, building background knowledge from the back of the book, and understanding flashbacks. (LRW)

Describes a workshop in which participants were challenged to develop a set of recommendations for the earth sciences community that would lead to a coherent educational plan with earth systems as a focus. Discusses recommendations made by the workshop participants, the future of earth systems sciences, and a plan for the future. (JRH)

A workshop was conducted to train 51 Montana extension specialists in the use of the National Extension Parent Education Model. Participants reported better working knowledge of the model and greater confidence in their ability to design and evaluate programs using it. (SK)

Focuses on quantitative and qualitative methods to examine the training model for Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions (IEEIA). Investigates the relationship between IEEIA implementation rates and types of training; workshop participants' perceptions of support for their use of IEEIA; and the impact of the instructional…

Suggests that poetry can convey a maximum amount of thought and feeling in the fewest and most carefully chosen words. Discusses the importance of teaching poetry to young students. Annotates 17 Internet websites which provide teachers with valuable resources for finding great poetry, information on poets, Internet projects involving poetry, and…

Considers whether dramatic play with toys would be as important for beginning readers and whether it could be used to support their story writing. Discusses the introduction of toys to the writers' workshop. Considers how to reflect on the physical world as a source for story ideas. (SG)

Describes a workshop on quality criteria for research papers in science education. The aim of the workshop was to improve the ability of participants in writing papers for research in science education journals. Reports the activities and outcomes of the workshop including its concise evaluation and some suggestions for manuscript improvement.…