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Melaville, Atelia; Berg, Amy C.; Blank, Martin J. – Coalition for Community Schools, 2006
Education is the foundation of democracy. As such it must work for all young people. Yet far too often young people disengage from learning and do not reach their full, human potential. Community schools--places where partners come together to offer a range of supports and opportunities for children, youth, families, and communities before,…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Democracy, Citizenship Education, Community Education
Hutchison, Theresa D.; Scherman, Avraham – 1986
This document presents a program for training volunteers to assist individuals and families who are going through a crisis related to terminal illness and death. The training is described as being both didactic and experiential. A discussion of the didactic portion of the program includes descriptions of: (1) the stages of preparatory grief as…
Descriptors: Bereavement, Coping, Crisis Intervention, Death
White, Caryn – 1987
This document, designed to introduce all ages to a selection of popular Chinese games, describes these games and provides instructions and materials for making the items needed to play most of them. Section 1 suggests class activities that can be related to some of the games. Section 2 presents instructions for the physical or outdoor games of:…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Cox, Caroline – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
Ways teachers have used insects in and out of the classroom to help nurture children's fascination are discussed. Projects for elementary, secondary, and college classes are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Duke, Daniel L., Ed. – Spotlight on New Learning Environments: A Journal of the Thomas Jefferson Center for Educational Design at the University of Virginia, 1998
A two-issue volume presents articles describing innovative schools, classrooms, and alternative learning arrangements found in some of today's schools. Issue one contains three articles offering glimpses of an elementary school committed to the Core Knowledge curriculum of E. D. Hirsch, a renovated school devoted to early childhood learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Core Curriculum, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Rubin, Sharon – 1982
The importance of evaluating student interns as part of a regular performance appraisal system for all employees is discussed, along with the role of the internship coordinator or faculty sponsor. The first step is deciding what should be measured: interns' personal characteristics, job performance, and results. The most useful form of performance…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Students, Experiential Learning, Feedback

Myers, David E. – Music Educators Journal, 1992
Maintains that the need for music educators to provide services for adult learners is increasing. Discusses modifying music teacher education programs to meet this need. Reviews theories of developmental education and the special needs and concerns of older learners. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Creative Activities, Developmental Stages

Palermo, Scott D.; Sewall, Susan B. – Nature Study, 1988
Discusses some of the variables involved in the development of five environmental education days by the Delaware Valley (Pennsylvania) Middle School. Recounts some of the ways that support was generated for programs from school administrators and community resources people. (TW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning

Roebuck, Douglas; Hochman, Arthur – Social Education, 1993
Reports on an experimental program in which preservice education students worked as Junior Achievement consultants in elementary schools. Discusses successful results and aspects of the project that could be improved. Concludes that the program could be replicated successfully in teacher education programs throughout the country. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Community Services, Curriculum Development, Economics Education
O'Neal, Adrian – 1994
This activity packet provides educators with a series of hands-on interdisciplinary classroom and outdoor education activities for grades 6-8 that focus on geology and prehistoric life at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, North Carolina. The packet was designed to meet established curriculum objectives of the North Carolina Department of Public…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips

Ault, Charles R., Jr. – Science and Children, 1987
Describes a cooperative program between Indiana University and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis that was designed to expose preservice elementary teacher trainees to children who were interacting with the museum's displays. Discusses some of the misconceptions that the children held about certain scientific concepts and the entertainment…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning
Riechers, Maggie – Humanities, 1994
Presents an overview of the approach and current exhibits at the Boston Children's Museum. Describes the Japan Program, a permanent exhibit, illustrating the blending of traditional and modern Japan. Outlines the development of the Native American exhibit and future plans for a floating urban education center. (CFR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Strategies

Boswell, Jacquelyn – Music Educators Journal, 1992
Contends that music education for adult learners is an important educational trend. Discusses the special needs and concerns of adult learners. Recommends approaches to setting up adult music learning centers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Creative Activities, Developmental Stages, Educational Change
Jesuncosky, Betty Jean, Comp. – 1987
This guide contains a collection of activities which are designed to provide opportunities for 4-H voluteers and youth in New Jersey to get involved in learning about the marine environment. The guide is divided into five sections which deal with habitats, organisms, career exploration, community involvement, and additional marine activities. Each…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Ecology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Abell, John R.; Newman, Jerry A. – 1988
The United States has a rich natural resource heritage. It is important to educate students in the principles of conservation so that these natural resources may endure for generations. This guide is designed to help leaders to learn to organize groups of children and conduct successful meetings; provide fun, safe, outdoor learning experiences for…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
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