Ruminates on and analyzes the author's experiences in teaching the first course in women's literature and feminist criticism at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Asserts that the course brought to consciousness the author's femininity, feminism, and a new understanding of feminist criticism. (MM)

Describes ability and achievement grouping, as well as grouping in pairs and small and large groups. Notes that each type of grouping will have skeptics and opponents, and provides arguments to support each type of grouping and to answer critics who may challenge each type (or all forms) of grouping. (TM)

Presents nine suggestions from a former student teacher on how to make the relationship between classroom teacher and student teacher a success. Notes that experienced teachers should familiarize their student teachers with the classroom and curriculum, be considerate, communicate openly, have the student teacher take an early active role in…