One high school has tripled its Classical Studies enrollment in the last six years; senior high students who teach classics at a junior high school are quoted here on their experiences. (CK)

Suggests reintroducing Latin into the curriculum during the present educational trend of returning to the basics. A course is discussed called "Practical Latin," designed to deal directly with the areas where the students need the most help: vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. (NCR)

Dr. Robert Wolverton, former president of the American Classical League, made some proposals for long-range planning activities in support of classical languages, literatures, and courses in the schools, colleges, and universities. In order to implement these proposals there is need at the school level for a broadening of the appeal of classics as…

With widespread reform of the English grammar and public schools imminent, the development of new structures within the "common" or "comprehensive" schools to assure the continuation of classics and Latin studies is suggested in this booklet. Current educational trends are clarified in articles on: (1) the present situation,…

The decline of Latin language study in America in recent years is described and reasons are discussed. Advantages to be gained by keeping the study of Latin in secondary education are also discussed. (RM)

Some general planning information for Latin language courses includes tips on (1) coverage in the textbook; (2) supplementing the textbook; and (3) combined or multi-level classes, which includes independent study, special interest courses, rotating levels and split-period approaches. Some specific considerations are given for the text "First Year…

Oerberg's "Lingua Latina" was first used at Columbus Academy in 1973 as a textbook for teaching Latin to beginning eighth grade student. Student interest and enrollment increased, and students achieved greater facility with Latin than under more traditional methods. (RM)

In Surrey, where there are not enough specialist teachers to provide Latin, educational television courses are being designed from two text series: "Ecce Romani" by Oliver and Boyd, and the "Cambridge Latin Course." (SJL)

The purpose of this Directory is to contribute something toward a closer cooperation and coordination of activities among classical organizations, with a consequent reduction of unnecessary duplication of effort. It lists these organizations according to the following categories: National, Regional, State, Local, Canadian, Overseas, and…

Several recommendations are made for the improvement of Latin study. An unpublished Latin grammar textbook prepared for and used with first-year students is described. (RM)

This curriculum guide for high school Latin courses emphasizes the usefulness of a knowledge of Latin for career preparation. As a supplement to standard Latin textbooks, a variety of classroom material is offered. The instructional approach revolves around the relation of English and Latin vocabulary acquisition and etymological knowledge on the…

In order to expand the base of foreign language study in an increasingly international society, a general curriculum guide to Latin instruction has been developed for all grades from kindergarten through junior college. The guide provides for the coordination of language programs at all grade levels within a school system. The curriculum guide,…

A high school English teacher explains the use of a programed text in Latin to enable students in her gifted classes to unlock the meaning of many English words through a knowledge of their Latin origins. (PHR)

This report on the current situation in the teaching of the classics in England is intended primarily for curriculum planners in secondary education. Trends in research and changes now developing in the approach to classics instruction are outlined. Discussion focuses on: (1) educational trends and instructional objectives in the classics, (2) the…