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Describes programs sponsored by and materials available from the National Humanities Faculty, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. (DD)

A compilation is presented of recommendations of teachable literary works. (JH)

Involving students in an active study of dialect differences will enhance their own self awareness and their knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity. (JH)

Communication workshops can provide opportunity for secondary students to participate in oral communication, which will help them become more active in the classroom situation. (JH)

A thematic approach to the English curriculum provides a flexible means by which teachers can interest more students. (JH)

Briefly discusses four curriculum models developed in the 1960's and then lists and discusses the criteria for today's literature programs that will develop lifetime reading habits among students. A suggested reading list of literature to understand others is included. (TO)

Suggests resources useful in selecting, recommending, and ordering books that are regularly used and relied upon by English teachers. (RB)

A report by the Educational Resources Information Center at the National Council of Teachers of English; includes ERIC abstracts of documents pertinent to this topic. (SW)

A report from the Educational Resources Information Center at the National Council of Teachers of English; ERIC abstracts of pertinent documents are included. (RD)

A report from the Educational Resources Information Center at the Center for Applied Linguistics; includes ERIC abstracts of documents pertinent to this topic. (RD)

Fantasy fiction of the type listed may be used to attract and hold an otherwise reluctant reader. (SP)

Abstracts of nine ERIC documents which analyze the importance of intercultural understanding, present world literature's role in achieving this end, and provide teachers with background information on several cultures are presented. (Author/SP)

After a brief explanation as to the rise of interest in literature from the Southwest the author discusses several areas of study about the area. For each area mentioned, he lists books and articles which he feels both teachers and students would benefit from reading. (LF)

Freedom of the press, censorship, and responsible journalism in high school newspapers are discussed in the first part of the article. The balance of the material provides the readers with an excellent bibliography (descriptors included) for a more in-depth study of the above mentioned areas. (Author/LF)

Discusses the reaction of educators to Computer Assisted Instruction and provides a list of ERIC documents that explain the current status of computers in secondary education. (RB)

Ethnic literature is an integral part of American literature. Teachers must take the time and effort to become informed about cultural minorities and their writings. (RB)

What one finally sees after teaching the same course for more than ten years is change in the teacher, the students, and the school. (RB)

Describes books and other materials a teacher can select from in developing a unit on Chicano literature. (MM)