Self-expression divorced from discipline threatens our whole cultural heritage. (JH)

An evaluation of the reading and writing capabilities of students who took English electives rather than the traditional course is discussed briefly. Results show that the electives program was teaching as much as the traditional classes, and the students themselves see it as a distinct improvement over the traditional. (DB)

A team-taught freshman English course at the University of Alabama paired in the classroom regular English teaching assistants with library teaching assistants. (PF)

An idea for encouraging student creativity while promoting better school assembly programs is described here. (Editor)

Provides some historical background in the development of the curriculum for the teaching of English in the U.S. and its relationship to the continuing debate over the issue of goals and objectives. (PW)

Article stresses giving students the opportunity to express themselves in a supervised situation which is accepting and non-punitive in order to meet their emotional needs. (GB)

Gives 8 observations about the concept, use, misuse, and goals of English curriculum. (GB)

Nine practising poets who also teach discuss their approach in presenting poetry to students. All want teachers to tell their students, in some fashion, that the writing and reading of poetry are not exclusively or even essentially classroom activities. (Author/PD)

Argues that English instruction is irrelevant and devoid of content. (RD)