Describes the experiences and frustrations of a student teacher who attempts to introduce creative instructional techniques. (RD)

Supports using a combination of various approaches to second language instruction. Emphasizes that pattern practice drills and error analysis should be included. (EKN)

Recommends a scheme for relating language study to the arts through the teaching of "image,""connotation," and "symbol." (JL)

Describes a method for giving a final examination in a British Literature class by having students write a paper using an original approach based on the works studied during the semester. Provides four possible approaches and includes an example written by a student. (TJ)

Encouraging children to develop their imagination through using poetic imagery and pantomime widens and enriches their view of the world. (JD)

A teacher with an understanding, interested, and encouraging attitude toward pupils can have a profound, intangible influence on their self-concept and desire to learn. (JD)

The title chosen for this paper clearly states the author's philosophy about the creative or about education in general. Creativity must exist in classrooms, whether or not with the so-called gifted, slow-learner, or average student. Education should bring out the best in those children which have to be educated. (Author)

Considers the definition and assessment of creativity, a framework for understanding what occurs during the creative thinking process, and how the caregiver, educator, or helping professional can develop creativity to find solutions to caregiving or managerial problems. Discusses the attributes of creative individuals, and is the importance of…

Puppets provide simple, effective ways to connect social studies and language arts, promote cooperation, and teach about other cultures. The article describes how to make puppets and presents two elementary-level puppet activities. One teaches cultural values using puppets as storytellers; the other explains how to create a puppet play. (SM)

A college professor who invites his students to consider how creativity is at the heart of teaching offers thoughts on creativity. Everyone can learn creatively; creative approaches are essential to learning; there are many ways to learn; in school there is too much fragmentation; the creative teacher does not always know what will happen; and to…

Asserts that learning in arts programs outside of school can be instrumental in improving learning inside the classroom, examining a non-school site for learning (a video arts center) and discussing the interdisciplinary nature of such learning, negotiated versus high stakes learning in arts environments, and implications for school learning…