Concept Development, such as freedom versus order, and an awareness of beauty were two achievements of a high school course in mosaic design. (CK)

Explains how the observation of overt behavior can be used as an indicator of knowledge of concepts or other internal changes in learning. (Author/DR)

A series of trials with 4 values on the relevant dimension was easier for kindergarten and first-grade children than a series with 2 values. (MH)

Learning should involve a continuing process of free communication between individuals or groups. (AD)

A description of a course for volunteers is presented. A lecture and discussion group meets for ten weekly periods exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and offering encouragement and criticism. Attitudes, particularly resentment of the professionals are also shared. (Author/CG)

The educator needs to understand the nature of human cognition and consequently to decide the objectives, behaviorally defined, of each education encounter so as to stimulate students toward new learning. The responsibility of education is to prepare learners for the adoption of a repertory of behaviors that will increase their probabilities of…

Examines Weir's hypothesis of a U-shaped relationship between age and terminal level of correct responding; studies use of alternation patterning as a response strategy; investigates extent to which immediate reinforcement controlled the subjects' choices. The results reported here are based on part of a doctoral dissertation submitted by the…

The suggestions are directed toward establishing an environment in which behavioral science students can obtain self-directed and creative learning. These suggestions are also relevant to other fields and to lower levels of education. (NH)

The complete text of the Summary chapter of the McMurrin Commission report and the initial statements of each of the six recommendations. (LS)

A book concerned with the learning environment is reviewed. (DB)