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Brown, L. M.; Edelson, R. – 1976
Field trips for preservice teachers as an integral part of academic coursework appear to positively influence student understanding of diverse educational techniques and problems, and the educational needs of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. A description is given of a field trip to Mexico for students in an introductory early childhood…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Young, James; Healy, Therman – 1975
During summer 1975, Cochise College surveyed 150 (96 responded) community colleges in the six regional accrediting associations to determine their practices in granting credit for non-traditional learning experiences. The study had four objectives: to compare the practices of the North Central association, to which Cochise College belongs, with…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Credits, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Prinz, Andrew K. – 1984
Travel-study experiences offered as part of a college level urgan studies curriculum are described, and the mechanics involved in setting up such a course experience are discussed. The length of the travel experience varies from a 4-day mini-course involving local travel to a 3-week stay in a foreign country. Objectives are to help students gain a…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness