This paper reports a small-scale study of wider reading at Key Stage 3 in current English classrooms in secondary schools in the south of England. Six English teachers, three of whom were relatively new to teaching, were interviewed on what they thought about wider reading. The findings indicate that because of a lack of time and absence of demand…

English classes should return to teaching the great literature. (JH)

This article focuses on the development of the English curriculum, changes that have occurred over the years, and possible future trends in English education. (RC)

Offers some reflections on the professional commitments of undergraduate English and argues the need for establishing clearly defined educational goals. (RB)

Indicates how the province of English has changed in recent years, using a dialogue between Socrates and an English professor to dramatize the point. (RB)

The importance of the teaching and learning of literature is expounded. (PG)

This practical guide discusses the challenges teachers will face when programming for language--that is, in planning an effective language program for their students. The guide includes ways to meet the challenges; suggestions for what to read, attend to, observe, write, and who to talk to; points to ponder before programming; and a model for…

This catalog lists both recommended and non-recommended bibliographies of instructional materials for California kindergarten through eighth grade English/language arts teachers and explains the choices of the Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission. The California State Board of Education adopted the commission's…

Comments on eight changes initiated in the late sixties that would alter English programs during the seventies. (RB)

Examines the impulses that led to the curriculum reform movements in the United States and Britain during the 1950s and 1960s. (RB)

Argues that the discipline of English needs to become a truly interdisciplinary study, adding history, philosophy, psychology, ethics, and politics as areas of concern. (RB)

Speech presented at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Boston University School of Education, May 4, 1968, and based on the author's doctoral dissertation (Harvard Graduate School of Education, 1968).

Article based on a speech delivered at the Annual Convention of the National Council of Teachers of English, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 29, 1968.

TO SURVEY THE TEACHING OF LINGUISTICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, THE EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE (ETS) ASKED 650 ENGLISH TEACHERS TO COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRES DESIGNED TO ELICIT INFORMATION ABOUT THE KIND AND EXTENT OF THEIR LINGUISTICS TRAINING, THE NATURE AND SIZE OF THE POPULATIONS STUDYING LINGUSTICS IN THEIR CLASSES, AND THE VOCABULARY AND CONTENT…