Communication

Using Audio-Visual Materials to Promote Active Learning

Using Case Studies or Case Method Teaching to Promote Active Learning

Using Collaborative/Cooperative Methods or Group Work to Promote Active Learning

Using Computer Aided Instruction to Promote Active Learning

Using Discussion, Debate, or Student Presentations to Promote Active Learning

Using Games or Simulations to Promote Active Learning

Using Guided Design to Promote Active Learning

Using Library Assignments to Promote Active Learning

Using Role Play or Performance to Promote Active Learning

Using Surveys or Interviews to Promote Active Learning

Using Visual Imaging Methods to Promote Active Learning

Using Writing Activities to Promote Active Learning


Using Audio Visual Materials to Promote Active Learning

Brownell, W. W., & Katula, R. A. (1984, Summer). The communication anxiety graph: A classroom tool for managing speech anxiety. Communication Quarterly, 32(3), 243-249.

Cronin, M. W. (1993, December). Teaching listening skills via interactive videodisc. T. H. E. Journal, 21(5), 62-68.

Foss, K. A. (1980, November). Celluloid rhetoric: The use of documentary film to teach rhetorical theory. Unpublished manuscript. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 196 105).

Hudson, T. J., & Holland, S. D. (1992, Fall). Interactive multimedia instruction in video production classes. Journalism Educator, 47(3), 18-26.

Jurkiewicz, K. (1990, March). Using film in the humanities classroom: The case of "Metropolis". English Journal, 79(3), 47-50.

Latta, S. (1984). MTV and video music: A new tool for the English teacher. English Journal, 73(1), 38-39.

Mikulec, P. B. (1984). Video-English. English Journal, 73(1), 60-61.

Wimmer, R. D. (1979, May). Students as active viewers of television. Communication Education, 28(2), 147-150.

Using Case Studies or Case Method Teaching to Promote Active Learning


Adams, W. C. (1993, November). Using case studies in the introductory public relations course. Unpublished manuscript. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 367 025).

Clark, B. L., & Wiedenhaupt, S. (1992, February). On blocking and unblocking Sonja: A case study in two voices. College Composition and Communication, 43(1), 55-74.

Hancock, M. R. (1993, December). Exploring the meaning-making process through the content of literature response journals: A case study investigation. Research in the Teaching of English, 27(4), 335-368.

Rucker, B. (1991, Spring). Turning TV news experiences into technology case studies. Journalism Educator, 46(1), 50-53.

Using Collaborative/Cooperative Methods or Group Work to Promote Active Learning

Bosley, D. S., Morgan, M., & Allen, N. (1990, June). An essential bibliography on collaborative writing. Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 53(2), 27-33.

Brassil, J., & Others. (1987). The round table: How do you provide for the effective use of small groups in the classroom. English Journal, 76(6), 77-80.

Brown-Guillory, E. (1987, Fall). The wheel of fortune: Peer grouping and collaborative writing. Exercise Exchange, 33(1), 17-18.

Danis, M. F. (1988, October). Catching the drift: Keeping peer-response groups on track. College Composition and Communication, 39(3), 356-358.

DeZure, D. (1989). Matching classroom structure to narrative technique: Using "jigsawing" to teach "Ordinary People", a multi-perspective novel. CEA Forum, 19(3/4), 17-20.

DiPardo, A., & Freedman, S. W. (1988, Summer). Peer response groups in the writing classroom: Theoretic foundations and new directions. Review of Educational Research, 58(2), 119-149.

Duin, A. H. (1984, August). Implementing cooperative learning groups in the writing curriculum: What research shows and what you can do. Paper presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of English, Mankato, MN. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 251 849).

George, D. (1984, October). Working with peer groups in the composition classroom. College Composition and Communication, 35(3), 320-336.

Harris, M. (1992, October). Collaboration is not collaboration is not collaboration: Writing center tutorials vs. peer-response groups. College Composition and Communication, 43(3), 369-383.

Hawkes, P. (1991, Fall). Collaborative learning and American literature. College Teaching, 39(4), 140-144.

Jacko, C. M. (1976). Small group triad: An instructional mode for the teaching of writing. Unpublished manuscript. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 140 321)

Jeske, J. (1989, March). Peer-response groups: Answering the critique. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Conference on College Composition and Communication, Seattle, WA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 309 446).

Knox-Quinn, C. (1990, October). Collaboration in the writing classroom: An interview with Ken Kesey. College Composition and Communication, 41(3), 309-317.

Lipschultz, J. H. (1990, Summer). Group work adds perspective to news, broadcasting classes. Journalism Educator, 45(2), 63-68.

McDougall, K., & Gimple, D. (1985, November). Cooperative learning strategies for teaching small group communication: Research and application. Paper presented at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Denver, CO. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 271 800).

Mitchell, F. (1992, October). Balancing individual projects and collaborative learning in an advanced writing class. College Composition and Communication, 43(3), 393-400.

Ney, J. W. (1991, Spring/Summer). Collaborative learning in university grammar courses. Innovative Higher Education, 15(2), 153-165.

O'Donnell, A. M., & Others. (1985, July). Cooperative writing: Direct effects and transfer. Written Communication, 2(3), 307-315.

Nelson, K. A. (1990, February). Gender communication through small groups. English Journal, 79(2), 58-61.

Polanski, V. G. (1987, August). The buddy system: A step toward more reliable grading. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Conference for Writing Program Administrators, Logan, UT. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 286 201).

Using Computer Aided Instruction to Promote Active Learning

Auten, A. (1984). Computers in English: How and why. English Journal, 73(1), 54-56.

Bacig, T. D., Evans, R. A., & Larmouth, D. W. (1991, October). Computer-assisted instruction in critical thinking and writing: A process/model approach. Research in the Teaching of English, 25(3), 365-382.

Bean, J. C. (1983, May). Computerized word-processing as an aid to revision. College Composition and Communication, 34(2), 146-148.

Bennett, D., & Hightower, P. (1991, Spring). Computerizing visual journalism: Lessons from the writing labs. Journalism Educator, 46(1), 46-49.

Breininger, L. J., & Portch, S. (1983). A visit to professor cram: Attractive computer learning. College Composition and Communication, 34(3), 358-361.

Collier, R. M. (1983). The word processor and revision strategies. College Composition and Communication, 34(2), 149-155.

DeFleur, M. H., & Davenport, L. D. (1993, Summer). Innovation lag: Computer-assisted classrooms vs. newsrooms. Journalism Educator, 48(2), 26-36.

Deming, M. P., & Valeri-Gold, M. (1990, February). Databases: A hidden treasure for language-arts instruction (computers in the classroom). English Journal, 79(2), 69-70.

Kotter, L., & Anandam, K. (1983). A partnership of teacher and computer in teaching writing. College Composition and Communication, 34(3), 361-367.

Phillips, G. M., & Santoro, G. M. (1989, April). Teaching group discussion via computer- mediated communication. Communication Education, 38(2), 151-161.

Schriner, D. K. (1989, December). Computer conferencing and collaborative learning: A discourse community at work (staffroom interchange). College Composition and Communication, 40(4), 472-478.

Schwartz, J. (1990, March). Using an electronic network to play the scales of discourse. English Journal, 79(3), 16-24.

Using Discussion, Debate, or Student Presentations to Promote Active Learning

Bernstein, J. M. (1994, Spring). Discussion and learning skills in an introductory course. Journalism Educator, 49(1), 39-48.

Brookes, G. H. (1993, February). Town meetings: A strategy for including speaking in a writing classroom. College Composition and Communication, 44(1), 88-92.

Chan, M. M. (1988, March). Learning by doing, discussing, and questioning: A collaborative writing course. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Conference on College Composition and Communication, St. Louis, MO. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 296 339).

Couch, L. L. (1989, December). Questioning our way to "wisdom, wonder, and serendipitous knowledge". English Education, 21(4), 230-238.

Dubner, F. S., & Mills, F. O. (1984, April). TRIPLESPEAK: A teaching technique to multiply successful speech performance. Communication Education, 33(2), 168-172.

Etchison, C. (1988). Literature without lectures: An approach that works. Unpublished manuscript. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 300 830).

Frith, K. T. (1990, August). Undressing the ad: A method for deconstructing advertisements. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Minneapolis, MN. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 322 554).

Hesler, M. W. (1987, December). Communication strategies for the multicultural class. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Speech Communication Association of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 293 176).

Hill, J. (1994). Integrating classroom discussion into the writing process. Unpublished manuscript. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 366 964).

Hovanec, C. (1989). The classroom debate: A stimulus for listening, speaking, and arguing. In P. Phelan (Ed.), Talking to learn (pp.98-104). Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

Larsen, R. B. (1978). Back to the board. College Composition and Communication, 29(3), 292-294.

Lent, R. (1993, May). "I can relate to that...": Reading and responding in the writing classroom. College Composition and Communication, 44(2), 232-240.

Malek, J. (1985, April). Encouraging, building on, and integrating oral communication skills: Practical techniques. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of English, Brainerd, MN. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 263 591).

Saunders, M. (1985, October). Oral presentations in the composition classroom. College Composition and Communication, 36(3), 357-360.

Stahl, N. A. (1991, November). Baker's dozen of the best ideas for college learning specialists. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Reading Council of the International Reading Association, IL. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 332 151).

Sullivan, J. L. (1983, Spring). Responding to literature via inquiry. Exercise Exchange, 28(2), 11 15.

Sweigart, W. (1991, December). Classroom talk, knowledge development, and writing. Research in the Teaching of English, 25(4), 469-496.

Using Games or Simulations to Promote Active Learning

Baltra, A. (1990, December). Language learning through computer adventure games. Simulation and Gaming, 21(4), 445-452.

Bivins, T. H. (1984, Autumn). Class handles "crisis" in PR simulation exercise. Journalism Educator, 39(3), 9-11, 50.

Bugeja, M. J. (1985, Summer). Staging incident risky, rewarding. Journalism Educator, 40(2), 30-32.

Enos, T. (1986, Winter). Aristotle, Inc.: Corporate structure in the technical communication course. Technical Writing Teacher, 13(1), 71-77.

Carrier, M. (1991, June). Simulations in English language teaching: A cooperative approach. Simulation and Gaming, 22(2), 224-233.

Entwistle, K. (1990, March). Prospects and constraints in using simulation/games for language instruction. Simulation and Gaming, 21(1), 74-77.

Geist, P. (1984, May). Bargaining simulation unit: An instructional tool for the organizational communication course. Paper presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 246 518).

Halleck, G. (1990, March). Simulation in an ESL class. Simulation and Gaming, 21(1), 82-86.

Hubbard, P. (1991, June). Evaluating computer games for language learning. Simulation and Gaming, 22(2), 220-223.

Hunt, T. (1982, Spring). Raising the issues of ethics through use of scenarios. Journalism Educator, 37(1), 55-58.

Hunt, T., & Others. (1985, August). Instructional simulation helps public relations students to understand roles in organizational communication. Paper presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Memphis, TN. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 259 365).

Jones, G. (1991, June). Some principles of simulation design in interactive video for language instruction. Simulation and Gaming, 22(2), 239-247.

Jones, K. (1986, September). Simulations and anxiety related to public speaking. Simulation and Games, 17(3), 327-344.

Jones, K. (1991, June). Using computer-assisted simulations and avoiding computer-hindered simulations. Simulation and Gaming, 22(2), 234-238.

Jordan, G. (1992, March). Exploiting computer-based simulations for language-learning purposes. Simulation and Gaming, 23(1), 88-98.

Krayer, K. J. (1987, July). Simulation methods for teaching the performance appraisal interview. Communication Education, 36(3), 276-283.

Lederman, L. C., & Ruben, B. D. (1984, April). Systematic assessment of communication games and simulations: An applied framework. Communication Education, 33(2), 152-159.

Lu, M. Y. (1992, March). An overview of a simulation program for English as a second language. Simulation and Gaming, 23(1), 79-81.

MacDonald, G. (1990, March). Creative chaos: The dynamics of competitive composition. Simulation and Gaming, 21(1), 78-81.

Marlier, J. (1987, November). Organizational Communication Inc.: Designing the organizational communication theory class as an organizational simulation. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Boston, MA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 292 134).

Morgenstern, D. M. (1992, March). Shifting paradigms, shifting sands: Interactive multimedia for language learning. Simulation and Gaming, 23(1), 82-87.

Oxford, R. (1990, March). Guest editorial: Using and learning language through simulation/gaming- II. Simulation and Gaming, 21(1), 73.

Sachsman, D. B., Sandman, P. M., Greenberg, M. R., & Salomone, K. L. (1988, Summer). Environmental risk reporting: Hypotheticals teach skills. Journalism Educator, 43(2), 57-59, 77.

Saunders, D. M. (1986, March). Drama and simulation: A soap opera game that illustrates dramaturgical perspectives in communications studies. Simulation and Games, 17(1), 75-99.

Vander Heyden, T. (1986, Spring). Design class mimics "real" design company. Journalism Educator, 41(4), 43-44.

Using Guided Design to Promote Active Learning

Tate, E. D. (1984, October). A guided design unit on communication apprehension, reticence, and shyness. Paper presented at the International Society for Individualized Instruction, Atlanta, GA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 261 445).

Using Library Assignments to Promote Active Learning

Fry, T. K., & Kaplowitz, J. (1988, Summer). The English 3 library instruction program at UCLA: A follow-up study. Research Strategies, 6(3), 100-108.

Gratch, B. (1985, Fall). Toward a methodology for evaluating research paper bibliographies. Research Strategies, 3(4), 170-177.

Markman, M. C., & Leighton, G. B. (1987, Summer). Exploring freshman composition student attitudes about library instruction sessions and workbooks: Two studies. Research Strategies, 5(3), 126-134.

Using Role Play or Performance to Promote Active Learning


Hayhoe, M. (1989, April). Drama as gaming: "To bestir and busily occupy". English Journal, 78(4), 54-58.

Herring, D. M. (1985, Summer). Role playing shows pitfalls of quick decisions. Journalism Educator, 40(2), 27-30.

Kennedy, M. (1987, September). Creating classroom plays from adolescent novels. English Journal, 76(5), 63-65.

Landy, R. J., & Borisoff, D. J. (1987, September). Reach for speech: Communication skills through sociodrama. English Journal, 76(5), 68-71.

Lieblein, L., & Pare, A. (1983, Fall). The case for medieval drama in the classroom: An approach through performance. English Quarterly, 16(3), 19-28.

McCoy, J., & Roedel, H. (1985, Winter). Drama in the classroom: Putting life in technical writing. Technical Writing Teacher, 12(1), 11-17.

Mebane, J. S. (1986, Fall). Teaching interpretive skills through testing in literature class. Exercise Exchange, 32(1), 7-10.

Mink, J. S. (1984, Spring). We brought Emily Grierson to trial. Exercise Exchange, 29(2), 17-19.

Potvin, J. H. (1984). The simulated professional meeting: A context for teaching oral presentation in the technical communication course. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 14(1), 59-68.

Saunders, D. M. (1986, March). Drama and simulation: A soap opera game that illustrates dramaturgical perspectives in communications studies. Simulation and Games, 17(1), 75-99.

Saunders, M. (1985, October). Oral presentations in the composition classroom. College Composition and Communication, 36(3), 357-360.

Valentine, K. B., & Valentine, D. E. (1983, July). Facilitation of intercultural communication through performed literature. Communication Education, 32(3), 303-307.

Washington, E. M. (1983, January). Choral reading, an aid to teaching novice oral interpretation students. Communication Education, 32(1), 117-121.

Using Surveys or Interviews to Promote Active Learning


Bailey, S. (1989, Fall). The interviewer and the millionaire: Teaching students how to gather information through interviews. Exercise Exchange, 35(1), 14-16.

Cleary, L. M., & Seidman, E. (1990, December). In-depth interviewing in the preparation of writing teachers (staffroom interchange). College Composition and Communication, 41(4), 465-471.

Using Visual Imaging Methods to Promote Active Learning

Ayres, J., & Hopf, T. S. (1985, Oc tober). Visualization: A means of reducing speech anxiety. Communication Education, 34(4), 318-323.

Foss, S. K. (1982). Rhetoric and the visual image: A resource unit. Communication Education, 1(1), 55-66.

Thompson, N. S. (1988, November). Media and mind: Imaging as an active process. English Journal, 77(7), 47-49.

Vipond, D. (1989, Fall). Activating the visual imagination through guided imagery. Exercise Exchange, 35(1), 39-42.

Using Writing Activities to Promote Active Learning


Barnhurst, K. G. (1990, Summer). Teaching journalists to draw makes their writing more vivid (commentary). Journalism Educator, 45(2), 69-73, 96.

Beason, L. (1993, December). Feedback and revision in writing across the curriculum classes. Research in the Teaching of English, 27(4), 395-422.

Berquist, G., Tiefel, V., & Waggenspack, B. (1986, October). Coping with the critical essay in a large lecture course. Communication Education, 35(4), 396-399.

Braddock, C. (1990, Summer). News writing, poetry, speech share universal language. Journalism Educator, 45(2), 74-78, 96.

Burnham, C. C. (1992, December). Crumbling metaphors: Integrating heart and brain through structured journals. College Composition and Communication, 43(4), 508-515.

Clark, I. L. (1993, December). Portfolio evaluation, collaboration, and writing centers. College Composition and Communication, 44(4), 515-524.

DeZure, D. (1989). Listening to the songs people sing: Writing essays based on interviews. In P. Phelan (Ed.), Talking to learn (pp. 131-139). Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

Etchison, C. (1988). Literature without lectures: An approach that works. Unpublished Manuscript. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 300 830).

Goldstein, J. R., & Malone, E. L. (1984). Journals on interpersonal and group communication: Facilitating technical project groups. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 14(2), 113-131.

Guilford, C. (1990, December). Creating a learning flow for exploratory writing (staffroom interchange). College Composition and Communication, 41(4), 460-465.

Hansbarger, J. C. (1990, November). Making constellations: Teaching students to write about films. English Journal, 79(7), 47-51.

Harris, M. (1986). Teaching one-to-one: The writing conference. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 270 824).

Jacobson, J. M. (1989, April). Writing a conversation: Journals in the college classroom. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Spring Conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, Charleston, SC. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 311 462).

Johannessen, L. R. (1988, November). Teaching strategies for interpreting and writing about literature. Paper presented at the 78th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English, St. Louis, MO. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 311 454).

Jones, R., & Comprone, J. J. (1993, February). Where do we go next in writing across the curriculum? College Composition and Communication, 44(1), 59-68.

Kelly, K. (1982, July). Business writing and the humanities: Having it both ways. Paper presented at the Penn State Conference on Rhetoric and Composition, University Park, PA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 243 101).

Larsen, R. B. (1978). Back to the board. College Composition and Communication, 29(3), 292-294.

Lieb, T. (1990, Summer). Computer conferencing offers new way to think about writing. Journalism Educator, 45(2), 32-37.

Loux, A. (1987). Using imitations in literature classes. College Composition and Communication, 38(4), 466-472.

Lunsford, A. A. (1990, February). Composing ourselves: Politics, commitment, and the teaching of writing. College Composition and Communication, 41(1), 71-82.

Markline, J., Brown, R., & Isaacson, B. (1987). Thinking on paper: A writing process workbook. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.

Milanes, C. R., & Statler, C. (1989, October). Feminist pedagogy in composition transforming passive receptors into active participants. Paper presented at the 24th Annual Northwest Regional Conference on English in the Two-Year College, Albany, NY. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 331 065).

Mirel, B., Feinberg, S., & Allmendinger, L. (1991, February). Designing manuals for active learning styles. Technical Communication, 38(1), 75-87.

Norman, R., & Young, M. (1985, Winter). Using peer review to teach proposal writing. Technical Writing Teacher, 12(1), 1-9.

Nugent, H., & Nugent, S. (1984, October). The double-entry journal in literature classes. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the New England Association of Teachers of English Fall Conference, Providence, RI. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 252 862).

Olson, L. D. (1992, Summer). Effect of news writing instruction in English composition classes. Journalism Educator, 47(2), 50-56.

Pevey, J. L. (1986, Spring). Assuming the responsibility for successful communication--an introductory exercise. Exercise Exchange, 31(2), 27-28.

Pytlik, B. P. (1987, March). Sequenced writing assignments: What's been done and why? Paper presented at the annual Meeting of the Conference on College Composition and Communication, Atlanta, GA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 294 202).

Reither, J. A., & Vipond, D. (1989, December). Writing as collaboration. College English, 51(8), 855-867.

Riffe, D., & Stacks, D. W. (1992, Summer). Student characteristics and writing apprehension. Journalism Educator, 47(2), 39-49.

Samson, D. C., Jr. (1990, Spring). Technical writing situations in the workplace (exercise exchange). Technical Writing Teacher, 17(2), 114-118.

Schierhorn, A. B., & Endres, K. (1992, Summer). Magazine writing instruction and the composition revolution. Journalism Educator, 47(2), 57-64.

Shugarman, S. L., & Hurst, J. B. (1986, February). Purposeful paraphrasing: Promoting a nontrivial pursuit for meaning. Journal of Reading, 29(5), 396-399.

Smith, W. E. (1990, Summer). News writing students prefer computer simulations. Journalism Educator, 45(2), 38-44.

Thornton, K. K. (1989, October). Questioning Shakespeare through student journals. Paper presented at the Annual Northeast Regional Conference on English in the Two-Year College, Albany, NY. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 323 547).

Tracy, G. (1984, September). Writing plays in the composition classroom. Rhetoric Review, 3(1), 65-68.

Walvoord, B. E. F. (1980). Helping students write well: A guide for teachers in all disciplines. NY: Modern Language Association of America.

Washington, E. (1985, Fall). Yes-no questions in teaching writing. Journal of Teaching Writing, 4(2), 204-209.

Whitehall, S. (1987). Using the journal for discovery: Two devices. College Composition and Communication, 38(4), 472-474.

Whitlock, R. (1987, March). Making writing groups work: Modifying Elbow's teacherless writing group for the classroom, 1977-1987. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Conference on College Composition and Communication, Atlanta, GA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 284 284).

Wyatt, R. O., & Badger, D. P. (1993, Spring). A new typology for journalism and mass communication writing. Journalism Educator, 48(1), 3-11.



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