Suggests ways to create dramatic play environments in which children can have experiences with all the language arts. (DD)

The recognition of the unique contributions made by ethnic and racial groups to the United States can lead to a society in which cultural pluralism is seen as an asset. (DD)

Discusses the guidelines provided by "A Statement on the Preparation of Teachers of English and Language Arts," published by the National Council of Teachers of English. (DD)

A review of research reveals that explicit knowledge of language is not always desirable; instead, children should be exposed to language and have experiences which provoke language use. (DD)

Defends the inclusion of storytelling in the language curriculum and suggests techniques for effective storytelling. (DD)

Books should be selected on the basis of literary merit, not as a vehicle for instruction, since we don't know the psychological effects of specific works. (DD)

Inservice programs should involve language arts teachers in actual reading and writing. (DD)

Language arts teachers must be trained to make the English language the central core of their teaching. (DD)

Describes a collaboration between a researcher and a fifth grade teacher, and how the teacher progressed gradually from a beleaguered instructor to a "researching teacher" capable of solving problems. (HTH)

Suggests a method for teaching research and other media center skills by integrating them in the reading and language arts curriculum with the media specialist and classroom teacher team-planning relevant activities. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are summarized. (MES)

Reflects on the evolution of NCTE's elementary-level professional journal--from its official designation as a Council journal in 1929 through its change to "Language Arts" in 1975--and the author's tenure as its editor during the 1960s. (HTH)

Notes that despite unresolved world issues, many "student friendly" events occurred during the author's tenure as editor of NCTE's elementary-level professional journal. (HTH)

Reflects on the author's school years early in the century and her teaching career, parallel to NCTE's first 75 years, and her work within the Council. (HTH)