Weick's theory of sensemaking is used to analyze findings from a qualitative study of the implementation of a district-initiated adolescent intervention literacy course in two urban secondary schools. The authors concluded that implementation of the literacy course was hampered because district administrators, building leaders, teachers, and…

What features of the physical environment in video game arcades lead kids to be so engaged? How can analysis of arcade space inform language arts teachers' decisions about designing classroom environments? This article presents an analysis of physical space in video game arcades and participants' positions therein to suggest how language arts…

The effects of relaxation exercises on orthography performance in language arts education of fifth to seventh graders were experimentally tested. Participants were 399 basic secondary school students and their language arts teachers from the Hauptschule, a German type of secondary education covering grades five to nine that leads to a basic…

Describes a method for teaching creative dramatics. (RB)

Studies of media systems should be part of English education so students could understand how language functions in social contexts. (JH)

This article emphasizes the cultural importance of activities furthering good translation. The value of a translated work rests as much on the skill of the translator as on the original author. Translation is important to Spain in order for the country to raise its cultural and economic level. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)

Assigning enrichment articles that are of an appropriate readability level will discourage plagiarism.

Presents descriptions of several lessons based on the goals of achievingself understanding, understanding of others, and being understood by others. (TO)

This textbook provides the foundation for an elementary English course that combines grammar and composition. It is especially useful for ungraded schools. This book is an attempt to bring the subject of language home to children at the age when knowledge is acquired in an objective way, by practice and habit, rather than by the study of rules and…

A STUDY GUIDE FOR 8- AND 9-YEAR-OLD SPANISH-SPEAKING CHILDREN IS PRESENTED. OBJECTIVES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, THE FULL REALIZATION OF INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, SUCCESSFUL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS, AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY. THE STUDY IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES OF THE STUDENTS FOR WHICH IT IS GEARED.…

AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE READING COORDINATOR'S TASK IS CONCERNED WITH CORRECTIVE WORK IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS. COORDINATORS SERVE AS CONSULTANTS TO TEACHERS. IN ADDITION, THEY MAY BE EXPECTED TO WORK WITH SMALL GROUPS OF UNDER-ACHIEVERS TO MOTIVATE AND STIMULATE THEM TO MEET SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS WITH SOME DEGREE OF SUCCESS. WORK MAY INVOLVE GUIDANCE…

The English language arts teacher should feel free to use mass media for pedagogical purposes, but unless he is among the few instructors who have the time, talent, or opportunity to master the visual arts, he must make clear to students that he is exploring alien territory with them. (MF)

Part I of this issue presents an annotated and indexed list of source bibliographies published between 1960-1970 in higher education. The descriptors and the volumes to which they refer are presented in section I. Section II lists the bibliographies under the following headings: (1) general works; (2) the 2-year college; (3) administration; (4)…

This book is designed to aid the student in developing word skills. It contains rules, games, stories, exercises, definitions, limericks, word origins, and other information related to words. (CK)