The author discussed the writing-across-the-curriculum movement and how it has been interpreted. A model of writing across the curriculum is described, and the benefits of such a program to students are stated. (MT)

A variety of teacher, student, environmental, and support service variables affect the success of mainstreaming efforts for physically disabled students. (CL)

The authors assert that history can be approached from a creative perspective; the student need not merely report what has already been written. Instead, students may make an original contribution by becoming a practicing historian. Strategies and examples of ideas to motivate students toward this level of productivity are described. (Author/CL)

A response to Nathan and Kohl's article in the same issue. States that the three authors are in basic agreement about public alternative schools, but may have differing approaches to history. (Author/WD)

A program for the development of self-direction in gifted students includes checklists, opportunities for divergence from expected outcomes, idea lists, and student record keeping. These and other problem-solving strategies are integrated into academic instruction. (Author/CL)

The article synthesizes research concerning non-direct instruction by: (1) clustering related teacher behaviors included in instructional organization and management; (2) describing the teacher who provides the instructional content but allows pupils to both organize this content and to be the center of attention. Descriptions, examples of use,…

Explores student interaction with the educational system and shows why large numbers of students have incentives to undercut the intent of educational reforms. Describes the kind of educational structures and policies that create pathways to competent adulthood and have a chance of bringing about the reformers' goal of educational excellence. (SLD)

Expands the description of the teaching-learning process to a teaching-studying-learning process that emphasizes the active role of the student. Suggests that interaction is the central concept in this process and considers direct and indirect interaction. (SLD)

Students and parents are offered advice in this booklet on how to make the most of homework. The booklet first reviews the basic reasons for assigning homework: homework helps students learn better and faster, helps families become involved with education, communicates the school's high expectations, and helps students develop self-discipline and…

Nine poor spellers (8-13 years old) received four alternating experimental treatments during a 16-week spelling program. Results indicated that student-directed instruction that incorporated visual and verbal cues was most effective in increasing children's spelling accuracy. (Author/CL)

The paper illustrates practical and cost-effective ways students can share responsibility in delivering instruction, preparing materials, assessing progress, recordkeeping, and improving motivation. (CL)

Three data-based strategies for promoting the transfer of skills from special education resource rooms to regular classrooms are presented within the conceptual framework of transenvironmental programming. An argument is made for increased student involvement in the decision making surrounding the adoption of each strategy. Student-centered…

Describes how the Cascade Model for Classroom Discipline uses preventive, supportive, corrective, and adaptive techniques to build effective discipline. (HOD)

Distinguishes self-directed learning from individualized instruction and discusses the role of the teacher in promoting self-directed learning. (FL)

The authors take issue with Mary Anne Raywid's article on public alternative schools in the April 1981 "Kappan." Specifically, they address the "myths" concerning student veto power, evaluation, impetus for developing alternative schools, and the effects of federal money. (WD)