Four groups of 24 undergraduates each received the following instruction on logic circuits: (1) lab, then readings; (2) computer simulation, then readings; (3) readings, then lab; and (4) readings, then simulation. Results showed that advance exposure to experiential activity (lab or simulation) aided the learning of unfamiliar technical material…

The fifth year of a successful five-year teacher preparation program is the first contractual teaching year, or the supported induction year. This formative teaching year results in fewer excellent teachers dropping out due to pressures or frustrations in first-year teaching. (JN)