The authors present an alternative model for training in organizational development (OD) which differs from other such models by being eclectic, inexpensive, and applicable to participants with varying degrees of experience. A design for a training laboratory is elaborated and related to theories about OD and about learning processes. (SK)

The field tested sixth grade instructional unit was designed to explore learning in its broadest sense, involving the learners in activities dealing with what learning is, where they learn, and how they learn. The seven lessons deal with defining learning and knowing, exploring learning experiences both in and out of school, learning as it is…

Feeling, emotion, and passion are the "stuff" of everyday experience. This guidebook helps the reader understand emotions in a two-step approach. First, common assumptions about emotion are examined in order to arrive at a deeper understanding of current approaches to emotion, especially as these exist in the fields of psychology and…

Presenting a rationale for experiential learning in higher education and an outline for Outward Bound (OB) program development, this guide includes: (1) personal priorities in an OB program (enhancing self-concept; recognizing individual needs; clarifying values; coping with stress and ambiguity; improving interpersonal relations; finding…

The teacher's role in directing science activities is examined in this book. Suggestions are offered on what teachers might do with the activities and advice is given on how the activities could be used. Each of the eight chapters contains a brief summary at the beginning, a detailed review at its close, and a list of specific guidelines for…

The Education for Parenthood Child Development Guide is designed to encourage Girl Scouts to choose various activities relating to: observing and working with children; drawing conclusions based on their own experiences and evidence; choosing their own activities and projects; collecting their own evidence on child development; creating projects…

The group experience models presented in this guide are for teachers' use in planning diagnostic procedure/motivational activities, evaluation, and materials for learners; in integrating the four strands of objectives (literature, language study, written communication and multimedia communication) into units; in providing alternative activities…

The teacher's guide accompanies nine instructional modules on environmental education which are designed as supplementary material for a primary level social studies program. The modules focus on teaching/learning activities that will build on understanding of the interrelationships between man and the land, water, and air. A major objective is to…