Knowledge of the student's own community should be part of his or her education. An innovative method of teaching community awareness which incorporates the use of transparencies of teacher-developed maps is described. Detailed suggestions for use of the transparencies are given. (Author/LC)

Describes a project developed to create a comprehensive training program for adults who had no previous technical training. The program is applicable to community energy conservation needs and usable in communities in a variety of geographical regions. (CT)

Reports on the development of communication studies, particularly business communication, in the Australian community college context. (RL)

Describes high school social studies student projects involving a study of local cemeteries. Projects include charting life expectancies, creating slide shows of community grave sites, and collecting tombstone rubbings. (KC)

Designed for schools too small to have an artist-in-residence program, the Artist's Environment Program allows students to visit studios of local artists/craftspersons. To attempt an understanding of the artist's role in society and working environment, students videotape their visit for later classroom discussion. (Author/SJL)

Presents an admittedly sexist exercise as a way of illustrating outlining to writing students. (MKM)

Discusses some of the relationships between rhetoric and the concepts of leadership and the "polis" (the active assembly of citizens empowered to discuss and make public policy). Argues that the study of leadership belongs in composition, rhetoric, and communication and that scholars and teachers are more than justified in studying…

Describes a school district's development and use of a guide to inform parents about the district's efforts to align its mathematics curriculum with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM) Standards. (Author)

Describes an "eco-count" project that led to the creation of a community map and educational game being painted on an elementary school playground. The multidisciplinary project involved students, teachers, parents, and other community members and the resulting map includes sections related to the local "green environment", "built environment",…

Argues that reform advocates have not appreciated adequately the dynamics of professional socialization that predispose college students to resist public (or "civic") journalism. Proposes an instruction strategy based on a model of "civic-oriented autonomy" which promotes public journalism goals while preserving autonomy and…

Argues that increasing students' understanding of communities can help them meet new standards of excellence in public affairs reporting. Describes several approaches to teaching that help prepare students to practice this new community journalism. Presents several teaching methods. (SR)

Asserts that technical writing students can have creative fun in following a successful teaching strategy using Tinker Toys. (PRA)

Contends that starting a full orchestra in elementary school allows a music program to be visible to the community and garner support for budgetary requests. Discusses the process for organizing an elementary orchestra and problems that orchestra directors may encounter. Includes a list of orchestra music for elementary musicians. (DSK)

Describes a program to reinforce the art-history curriculum; establish a volunteer habit; and impact students' self-esteem, communication, and leadership skills through service learning. Discusses student training and service as docents at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Texas), and comments on the skills that they acquire through the…

Design and the built environment are subjects of concern to Maine communities. State mandated town planning, new school construction, and the Department of Transportation plans to rebuild roads and bridges elicit public discussion. The study of design encourages elementary students to enter this public forum as informed citizens. The study of…