Calls for consideration of the purposes for using student portfolios in writing classrooms. Argues that teachers refrain from using portfolios for assessing students and instead use them to assess teachers. Outlines how a portfolio approach centered on interpretive communities was used in the composition program and in academic departments at the…

Studies and identifies those teaching behaviors that foster critical thinking in an outdoor physical education environment. Discusses the roles a teacher must fulfill to stimulate critical thinking. Provides additional implications of the study for teachers in all areas, including nontraditional classrooms. (HB)

States that United States history teachers must understand and accept the several rationales for the course if instruction is to improve. The first of a 10-part series presenting these rationales, this article discusses the historical method and inquiry mode and gives reasons why they are beneficial. (AEM)