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Walker, Paul – Media and Methods, 1979
Analyzes the professional attitudes of successful science fiction authors. (MAI)
Descriptors: Authors, Creative Writing, Literature, Science Fiction
Collins, Robert A. – Media and Methods, 1979
Contends that by understanding what extrapolation is and the ways in which it is used, people not only sharpen their appreciation of how the imaginary worlds of science fiction and fantasy are created but also begin to recognize that the process is frequently used by everyone. (FL)
Descriptors: Fantasy, Futures (of Society), Literature, Perception
Morrow, James – Media and Methods, 1979
Argues that good film and television fantasy is not a retreat from reality but a means of expanding the imagination. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Animation, Fantasy, Films
Watkins, William Jon – Media and Methods, 1977
Lists eight methods for preparing to teach and for teaching science fiction: among others, the "superstar" method, the "make a monster method," and the "alternate probable reality" method. (KS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Science Fiction
Levinson, Paul – Media and Methods, 1979
Discusses Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series and Frank Herbert's "Dune" series as examples of quality science fiction that applies itself to philosophical problems while being entertaining. (FL)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Literary Analysis, Moral Issues, Philosophy
Sidwell, Robert – Media and Methods, 1974
Education for the future must avoid the hardening of categories that predisposes one to future shock. (JH)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Education, Educational Objectives, Futures (of Society)
Friend, Beverly – Media and Methods, 1974
Descriptors: Ecology, English Instruction, Futures (of Society), Paperback Books
Hollister, Bernard – Media and Methods, 1974
Descriptors: Employment, Futures (of Society), Psychological Needs, Resource Materials
Snyder, Gene – Media and Methods, 1977
Discusses some of the science fiction "masterpieces" and analyzes their value for motivating students to think critically; an annotated bibliography of 28 science fiction novels is appended. (KS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Reading Materials
Hollister, Bernard – Media and Methods, 1972
Outlines six units of study on science fiction. (DD)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Paperback Books, Science Fiction, Secondary Education
Schlobin, Roger C. – Media and Methods, 1979
Maintains that fantasy literature, based on archetypal rites-of-passage, provides a context in which students can gain insight into their own struggles for growth and self-awareness and that this "link to life" is one of the genre's most attractive features. (FL)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Elementary Secondary Education, Fantasy, Individual Development
Tymn, Marshall B. – Media and Methods, 1979
Provides a listing of audiovisual resources based on existing science fiction and fantasy works. Includes summaries and an index to titles and authors. (FL)
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Aids, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education
Tymn, Marshall B. – Media and Methods, 1979
Notes that science fiction has evolved into a literature of serious social commentary while still preserving its origins of romantic escapism and intriguing gadgetry. Argues that science fiction now looks more closely at life on Earth. (FL)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Literature
Media and Methods, 1979
Media and Methods Reviewers discuss recent paperback books in the following categories: books for young adults, media, culture and society, science fiction, and literature and language arts. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Book Reviews
Becker, Muriel; And Others – Media and Methods, 1979
Offers suggestions and learning activities for the teaching of science fiction and fantasy at both the elementary and secondary school levels. (FL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Fantasy, Learning Activities
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