Math and language skills meet at a recipe-menu-measurement food information station. (Editor)

What is involved in the creative process? Investigates the teacher's part in all stages of developing the setting for stimulating the student's creativity. (Author/RK)

A course option in abnormal psychology involves students in interviewing and observing the activities of individuals in the off-campus community who are concerned with some aspect of abnormal psychology. The technique generates student interest in the field when they interview people about topics such as drug abuse, transsexualism, and abuse of…

Elementary school children who are exposed to a concrete, hands-on experience in algebraic linear equations will more readily develop a positive mind-set and expectation for success in later formal, algebraic studies. (CB)

To broaden the scope of basal reading programs, fifth and sixth grade students read four full-length novels during the school year. Worksheets and exercises were used to improve reading skills. The novels selected included realistic works, fantasy, and historical fiction. A suggested reading list is provided. (JL)

The four dimensions of the creative personality--thinking, sensing, intuition, and feeling--are described, as are the creative process (including preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification) and ways in which teachers can assess and promote creativity. Creative classroom environments and teaching methods are detailed. (CB)

Because videos are self-motivating for students, they are highly successful in the classroom. The two schools of videos--Visual Music and Visual Lyrics--are described, and how videos can be used in music classes is discussed. (RM)

Examines the Relevance-Competence-Desire (RCD) model of training needs assessment to speculate about the instructional design implications of interactions among these components. Ways in which different types of instruction can be designed to capitalize on various configurations of perceptions of relevance, competence, and desire exhibited by…

Addresses considerations related to the use of microcomputers in special education (e.g., costs, staff development, and determination of how computers can be used most effectively). Offers examples of successful computer applications. Finds computers especially valuable in helping handicapped students to communicate, in developing self-confidence,…

This list of practical and useful ideas is compiled from veteran teachers for motivating students, making a dull subject more interesting, or making a difficult subject easier to understand. (MT)

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), Incorporated, has distributed over 57 million books in its 18 years. RIF programs have raised children's interest in reading and their levels of reading achievement, and have increased library use and parent involvement. The national RIF organization offers several forms of support for local programs. (PGD)

Suggests using the game Jeopardy with students in grades 5-8 to review material for examinations/quizzes or to reinforce a new concept. Procedures for playing the game and some tips that help make the game move along smoothly are provided. (JN)

Short, creative thinking sessions can help fill the time between classes while encouraging students to develop all of their thinking processes. Activities are offered that require organizing, imagining, observing, patterning, and questioning skills. (DF)

Teachers do not have to be musicians to help their students learn basic musical concepts. Activities are suggested that provide experiences with visualizing sounds, conducting, performing, and composing. These lessons can start a foundation on which to build more formal studies. (DF)

Suggests that teachers use gothic tales, Indian legends, and other appealing stories to develop students' schema for the literature they will eventually read. Explains how to use storytelling effectively. (FL)