In learning experiments, individual trial performances are typically represented as a composite of two independent components. The first is associated with systematic variation, and the second is a residual component interpreted as error. From the systematic variation, mean trial performance is typically computed across trials to obtain a simple…

In this speech, the author traces the history of museums as educational environments by speculating on how history museums have presented themselves to the public through their exhibits. The author also provides an outline of the implications that these methods of presentation have had on visitors. A major objective is to determine how history…

This pamphlet is aimed at helping an individual to construct behavioral objectives. The first two criteria of a good behavioral objective are that the objectives be described in terms of the learner and an observable behavior or product. This publication is specifically designed to provide operational meaning to the observable behavior and to help…

The study's purpose was to examine various psychological and educational conceptions of cognitive style, to determine the implications each has for mathematics education, to summarize the related research, and to integrate the research positions. Five conceptual styles were identified with related research summarized for grades K-12. (Author/DT)

Various reported measures of clustering in free recall are reviewed under categories of algebraic versus probabilistic approaches. Shortcomings in these measures are outlined and a new multi-dimensional measure is advanced which overcomes many of the deficiencies noted. (Author)

Two experiments examined the effect of haptic exploration on visual recognition of nonsense forms by 4- to 7-year-old children. In Experiment 1, haptic activity was optional for S. The amount and type of activity was rated. Those Ss who voluntarily produced haptic activity reached criterion in a repeated exposure-test recognition task in fewer…

Pigeons were trained to respond to stimuli from a continuous stimulus dimension (tonal frequency) with response values from continuous response dimension. Both the number of points of correspondence and problem difficulty were varied. Following training, subjects were tested with stimulus values intermediate to those trained. During these test…

Instruction by interactive television causes the watcher or learner to do something during the lesson, whether mentally or physically, whether during the action or by a start-and-stop technique. (SF)

This article identifies forces which threaten the existence of schools in general, and Lutheran schools in particular. (RC)

Fifteen answers are given by a third-grade class to the question, How can you find the answer for 7x8? The author concludes that a wide variety of experience is necessary to nurture children's wide diversity of learning capabilities. (Author/MP)

Presents discussions of several topics of interest to the public including world population trends, SAT scores, the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act, direct-current electrical technology, brain modules, environmental impact of meteorite craters, and the battleship, Maine. (MA)

Examined factors affecting congitive learning during a combined experiential-didactic group therapy training program. The overall goal for trainees was the acquisition of a cognitive model of group functioning, which can be translated into consistent leadership techniques. (Author/PD)

Two experiments investigated the effects of a prior-cuing procedure on retention after short intervals. Results indicated that both latency of correct recall and category recall are facilitated by a cue statement administered prior to the recall test. Results are also discussed in relation to spreading-activation models of memory processing.…

Suggestions are given for showing mathematics as a human activity through emphasizing the importance of mathematical processes rather than products, through revealing the background of work behind the final mathematical results, and through using "awarenesses" and insights that people bring to a problem situation. (DT)