An approach to composition, involving group efforts to formulate solutions to real-world problems, is described. (JH)

This learning unit on culture is one of a series of instructional materials for junior high school students. In the preliminary experience sheet, aimed at introducing students to the concept of culture, cultural heritage, identity, conflict, and diversity are discussed briefly. In separate outlines of group circle sessions and learning activities,…

Proposes a modified English "house system" to personalize American high schools, thus increasing individual guidance and student sense of belonging. (DW)

One of 10 documents developed for preschool programs for handicapped children, the parent activity catalog is a selection of activities suitable for parent volunteers to do with preschool children in a nursery school setting and is intended to supplement the Parent Volunteer System Manual which describes ways to utilize parents in the classroom.…

A language program often provides for the needs of gifted students by extra assignments or independent study. What is needed is a way to provide them with valid projects that do not add significantly to the teacher's work load. One way to do this is to plan lessons on an individual basis for the gifted student and to expand them for use with an…

A strategy for use in drug education programs is described. Some elements of good communication and ideas for involving teachers and students in communication and trust-building experiences are provided, including Warm-Up Activities, Sharing and Interview experiences, Reaction and Surfacing exercises. The experiences and activities are intended…

This brief listing describes games, activities, awareness exercises and projects which explore the realities and myths about the nature, history and potential of men and women. Among the activities are projects designed for children and adults, for individuals, groups, clubs, couples and classes. They can be used in self-education efforts, in…

To get students started in story writing, teachers can divide them into groups and ask each group to create a story from a plot provided by one student, a character provided by another, and a setting provided by a third. In preparation for this activity, the teacher should instruct students in the development of the story elements of plot,…

This paper examines the effect of a teacher's management and turn-allocation acts on student performance during reading group lessons in a first grade classroom. The class was observed and videotaped for a year, and interviews were conducted with both teacher and students. The study focuses specifically on cases where management, turn-allocation,…

This paper is a first report from the project "Activity Learning and Cooperation," financed by the Swedish Board of Education. The aim of the project is to establish a theoretical basis for a field study of locally initiated experiments using various teaching strategies. More specifically, this paper is restricted to a discussion of the…

This handbook was designed for parents and school staff and administrators to provide information about organizing Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I Parent Advisory Councils on the local school and school district levels. The handbook presents discussions on the history of Title I, funding, access to information, council organization,…

Based on a program developed at Augustana College, South Dakota, the booklet--one-fourth of which consists of appendixes--presents activities designed to be used in workshops aimed at creating positive attitudes toward handicapped children among regular classroom teachers. Among the activities are those which simulate the reactions and feelings of…

The Blake Interaction Model presented in this manual is designed to eliminate three problems which usually confront a task force charged with the responsibility of program development in a conference setting: (1) how to involve simultaneously several work groups in the productive capacity developing solutions for several separate problems; (2) how…

This manual is designed to enable teachers to use the four DIAL A-L-C-O-H-O-L films with maximum effect. While students will learn a great deal just by viewing them, it is essential to involve students in preparatory and follow-up activities using the issues and facts presented in the films. The manual provides the following materials to help use…

Educational Growth Groups are highly structured groups which place heavy emphasis on personal responsibility, interpersonal communication skills, and empathic understanding. Facilitators reach students by using a variety of media forms to discuss topics not commonly covered in the classroom. The EGG has the potential of offering preventive…