A personal account of teaching creative writing to elementary school students, with information on what the teacher learned about teaching, what classroom techniques she used, and how the students reacted to creative writing and writing for publication. (RL)

The insufficiency of the standard psychological concepts of instrumental and relational understanding to interpret learning in an educational context is indicated. (MP)

A procedure for constructing a magic cube is presented, with related teaching activities appropriate for students familiar or unfamiliar with the algorithm covered. (MP)

This section has four topics: (1) sample mathematical competency problems for Indiana Elementary Teachers circa 1920; (2) an unusual problem suitable for calculators; (3) a unique way for teaching rounding off numbers; and (4) student construction of problems that create words on calculator displays when they are turned upside down. (MP)

A guidance instructional program at Mentor High School in Ohio relies greatly on free time as the primary motivator of low achievers. (Author/MLF)

From data gathered in interviews, four major areas of influence that dominated the decision of British college students to undertake doctoral research work have been determined: love of physics, love of university life, lack of alternatives (particulary job alternatives), and drift. (JMD)

Analyzes the psychological factors relevant to the acquisition of a second language and the behavior theories that have had the most dramatic impact on teaching methodology. Advocates a broader use of television in language instruction as a means of clarifying meanings through a visual context tailored to certain pedagogical requirements. (MES)

Suggests field trips and other community exploration activities to show students that reading exists as a useful skill outside the classroom. (SJL)

The efficiency of language teaching that employs requests and information solicitation is demonstrated. Pre- and post-test scores of students and videotapes of their teacher-initiated verbal interactions shows a direct relationship between language improvement and the teacher's use of imperatives, indicating the potential value of…

Described are three craft stations (claywork, papermaking, and stamp designing) for intermediate grade students, to correlate with their classroom study which focused on Ohio: its history, geography, cities, industries, products and famous natives. (KC)

Basic strategies for motivating and sustaining low income and minority students are discussed. (JD)

Valid measures of achievement need must consider both specific discipline and motivational factors within each discipline. Four factors influence a student's achievement need: self-concept of ability, attitudes toward teachers, teacher expectations, and future value of courses. (CP)

An outline model of a student-presented mathematics club program on non-Euclidean geometries is discussed. The suggested instructor approach is to assign four students to research and collectively present this material to club members. (MP)

An approach which seeks to stimulate interest in mathematics by enabling a student to use his knowledge in a nontrivial application is discussed. An example of how the approach was implemented is presented with an assessment of the results as measured by student reactions. (Author/TG)

This article briefly describes 10 effective ways that parents and teachers can work together to motivate children to read. (Author)