Discusses how speech-language pathologists can use photography to encourage more active language expression in children with language and learning disabilities, and describes seven categories for photography use in language learning environments. Each photo project includes suggested language objectives, applications, and advantages. (Author/CR)

Intended for professionals interested in incorporating arts activities into the educational programs for disabled students, Part One of the document contains arts activities contributed by clinician-presenters in the 1978 Illinois series of Very Special Arts Festivals; while Part Two contains activities contributed by clinician-presenters and…

Cameras and photography offer children a tool for investigating interesting scenes in their environments, turning them into active observers of life. The article recommends types of cameras, describes how to get children started, and presents a variety of activities to help children get the most out of a camera. (SM)

Considers that one way to create teacher education programs that build strategies for culturally engaged teaching is through cultural memoir and photography. Presents a study addressing the challenges of multicultural teacher education and the potential of culturally engaged teacher education. (SG)

Lists the following 10 tips for improved sports writing in high school publications: reporting comes before writing; do not try to do too much; show, do not tell; do not do game stories; avoid cliches; avoid "jock-talk"; use the drama of sports; do not write the obvious story; sports is also news; and read great sports writing. (PM)

Presents tips for early childhood teachers on the use of photographs in the classroom. Includes suggestions for using the camera effectively, using photos of the children, and creating classroom activities with photos. Asserts that the photographs often enhance the meaning of a classroom activity for children. (KB)

This handbook focuses on the use of 35mm slides for audiovisual presentations, particularly as an alternative to the more expensive and harder to produce medium of video. Its point of reference is creating slide shows about experiences in the Peace Corps; however, recommendations offered about both basic production procedures and enhancements are…

Alternative curriculum strategies can be used to conduct an effective photography program without the expense usually associated with a darkroom. Three methods can be used to eliminate the need for a darkroom facility: outside vendors, an emulsion that can be user-processed without access to a darkroom (slide or transparency film), and emulsions…

This guide, intended as a manual for the beginning director, educational filmmaker, or film school student, provides instruction for attending to the progressive elements of cinematographic craft, from the initial idea to the screen. The guide examines the structure of the script, aspects of acting and working with actors, music and sound, camera…

This pamphlet gives an introduction to the principles of astronomical picture-taking. Chapters included are: (1) "Getting Started" (describing stationary cameras, sky charts and mapping, guided cameras, telescopes, brightness of astronomical subjects, estimating exposure, film selection, camera filters, film processing, and exposure for…

This article provides advice from editors of alumni magazines on how to improve such periodicals: (1) get better writers; (2) improve content; (3) improve design quality; (4) multiply good ideas; (5) make the most of photographs; (6) achieve savings in design; (7) get a bigger budget; and (8) manage magazine staff. (MDM)

Presents four articles considering: (1) the media's role in the coverage of politics; (2) the influence of photography particularly in terms of the president; (3) an event where an Iowa student had a chance to work with professionals while covering politics; and (4) considering scholastic reporters covering national candidates as they learn and…

This handbook is intended as a reference tool for use in the college or university's public information office, news bureau, information services, or public relations office. An update of an earlier edition, it presents articles by a number of authors, some from CASE Currents, bulletin of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. It…

Shares the secrets of getting good basketball pictures, such as choice of lenses, position around the court, timing the shot, using a lot of film, and being prepared for anything to happen. (RL)

The Research in Practice Series has been developed to provide practical, easy to read, up-to-date information and support to a growing national readership of early childhood workers. Digital photography opens a whole new world of communication within early childhood settings, giving scope for devising more effective ways of engaging children,…