Explains and discusses James Britton's model of the uses of language, tracing both its theoretical foundation and its usefulness to teachers in the schools. (AA)

Discusses the role of English courses and examinations in vocationally oriented further education courses. (AA)

Describes the history of English teaching versus literature teaching in Malaysia. Explains the concept of English as a Second Language in Malaysia. Elucidates inconsistencies between the teaching of the literature of the English class and the goals of the present National Philosophy of Education. Suggests a rethinking of the teaching of literature…

Asks whether the common practice that has been termed "Circle Time" and its variations are a useful classroom practice. Analyzes the ways teachers employ circle time. Critiques the practice of circle time. Argues that the quality of learning is dependent on the quality of reflection by teachers concerning their practice, not on gimmicks.…

Discusses the nature of English studies at the college level. Focuses on the experience of one student in her first term at a university. Analyzes this student's essay writing activities. Raises fundamental questions about the study of literature. (HB)

Outlines five broadly conceived concepts of the role of English in the curriculum: cultural heritage, personal growth, cultural analysis, adult needs, and cross-curricular. Relates these five concepts to the history of English and its potential future development. (HB)

Considers the literary achievement of William Shakespeare and specifically why he continues to hold such an honored and sanctified position in the literary canon. Proposes a theoretically informed, politically aware pedagogy by which Shakespeare might be more usefully taught. (HB)

Describes the recent revival of interest in the use of nursery rhymes as tools for the development of early phonic knowledge in children. Traces the historical evolution of nursery rhymes and their origins in the world of carnival. Questions whether such material is proper for teaching surface features of reading. (HB)

Examines George Herbert's sonnet "Prayer" to argue for the integration of literary and linguistic approaches to the critical appreciation of poetry at both A/AS and university levels of the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Presents a model analysis of the sonnet and discusses why its distinctive linguistic and literary features…

Broadbased topic or project work, the environmental studies of the primary school and the interdisciplinary programs of the secondary school, provides an organizing principle under which children and teachers may engage in a variety of activities. (Author)

Uses account of one class's reaction to Betsy Byars' novel as a basis for discussion of the interplay between the pupils' everyday knowledge, the world of the book, and the teacher. (AA)

Reviews history and present status of creative writing in the schools, pointing out both strengths and weaknesses in popular approaches. (AA)

An 11-year-old's discussion of five school writing assignments sheds light on the composing process and on learning-through-writing. (AA)

Discusses relationships between approaches to Advanced (A) level English literature and types of questions on course examinations. (AA)

Calls for the study of language in secondary schools, discusses components of language study, notes the failure of the Bullock Report to point out the importance of language study, and discusses four characteristics of language that could serve as starting points for the study of language in secondary schools. (GT)