A seminar is described as a forum for discussion of scientific problems and as an exercise in communication. Guidelines are given for selecting and organizing the subject material, the manner and language of an oral presentation, and the use of visual aids and the voice. (TS)

Presents a manual of techniques addressed to the scientist who has done intrinsically interesting research and is about to present it orally to a scientific audience. (MKR)

James E. Murdoch's contributions to the arts were widely diversified. Aside from acting, the man was interested in both the practical and theoretical aspects of elocution. The thread of continuity which existed between elocution and interpretation became apparent to Murdoch through his analysis of the works of Sheridan, Walker, and Rush, the…

Categorizes the editorial changes on the transcripts of the William Haber Oral Biography Project to better understand how to adapt speech facility to writing. Discusses the implications for writing instruction in terms of voice, tense, and audience. (HTH)

This report describes a program for increasing literacy skills in kindergarten students. The targeted population consisted of kindergarten students from two schools in a growing unit district located in a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois. The lack of literacy skills was documented through student assessment and teacher observation. Analysis…

Shortened version of a paper given at the fifth annual conference of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, London, England, January 1972. (HW)

Discusses the use of visual materials in second language instruction to produce verbal utterances. (AM)

The paper presents a program for increasing spontaneous functional speech to autistic like children. The program, applicable to individual and group settings, emphasizes the use of language skills beyond the classroom. (Author/CL)

This qualitative study examined the impact of teacher curriculum approaches (curriculum-transmitter/curriculum-developer/curriculum-maker) on student cognitive change (reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities) and their affective change (motivation and interests). This study's conceptual framework was grounded in teacher curriculum…

This booklet was created to help students present their 4-H projects in the foods area. The guide contains information on making presentations, including the following: types of presentations, how to find and develop an idea, using visual aids, planning the work area for food demonstrations, equipment needed, preparing to give the demonstration,…

Describes the use of some modern German drama in 3rd-year foreign language classes. Following classwork and homework, the students improvised scenes. The handling of certain passages is discussed, including their use in intensive training in speaking. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Argues that as long as classroom grammar is couched in vague or technical terms, it is not "basic" enough to help students with genuine literacy problems. Discusses how the grammar of students' speech can be sufficient for students' writing when properly brought to their conscious attention. (HTH)

A satisfying assignment for college freshman composition classes is to send students out to interview working writers in the college community. (HOD)