Outlines the author's process of teaching Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club" not in the order it was written. Incorporates PowerPoint presentations, and has students lead discussions. Concludes her method enables students to create beyond guidelines. (PM)

Argues that interactants define and stabilize identity by producing identity artifacts with multimodal means, by constructing configurations of those artifacts, and by using those artifacts to project social space. Develops the argument through the close analysis of an episode of interaction from a high school English classroom in which one…

Describes the experiences of a university professor teaching high school English for one week. Notes the lack of time for individual instruction and the benefits of meeting students daily. Proposes that any professor responsible for teacher education should be required to teach in the public schools at least every two to three years. (RS)

Discusses the attractions of teaching students about the Vietnam War. Provides a list of selected resources, including novels, personal narratives, films, drama, and poetry. Suggests general nonfiction and bibliographies for teachers as well. (MM)

Describes an English literature assignment which engages seniors in library research on an author, an oral presentation, and creating and grading a writing assignment. (MM)

Considers the theoretical issues of portfolio approaches to writing evaluation, especially as related to use in a large-scale setting such as a high school. Focuses on several key issues: standardization of portfolio contents, scoring procedures, the authenticity of student writings, and logistics. Describes a pilot study of the feasibility of…

Describes several methods by which practicing English teachers enhance the instruction of literary terms in the classroom. Focuses on the actual methods used in an English class, including "theme seeds" and the fostering of metaphoric thinking. (HB)

Contends that beginning teachers must learn quickly to be passionate about teaching. Provides five pieces of advice for beginning English teachers. (HB)

Provides advice from 15 veteran English teachers for smoothing the transitional period of beginning teachers. (HB)

Discusses how an English teacher in an inner-city, comprehensive high school used dialogue journals to bridge the chasm between the teacher's academic intentions and the private and social intentions the students hold for themselves. Suggests that finding ways to connect students' social interests to academic intentions can result in powerful…

Discusses the complexities of plagiarism, looks at recent examples, and details classroom experiences with students as they attempt to define and control the practice. (SR)

Details the concept of "breaking the rules" in the context of a high school English classroom. Describes how one English teacher abandoned regular reading materials to concentrate on Judy Blume's novel, "Forever." Considers the pros and cons of using this controversial text in high schools. (HB)

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)

Explores the validity of a theory which states that traditional education is a form of violence, as described by philosopher J. Krishnamurti. Focuses on the idea of avoiding "thinking in opposites." Describes how a teacher changed his teaching methods as a result of several negative student encounters, while remaining true to the…

Gives an overview of the differences between American and Spanish educational institutions and practices. Draws upon personal experiences in both cultural settings. (HB)