A seminar for high school teachers in Argentina presented the socio-affective method for teaching international relations. The method involves an experience-centered curriculum based on the hypothesis that a better understanding of oneself gained through experience promotes better understanding of other peoples and countries. (Author/AV)

Subjects in a T-group tend to decrease reactive attributions. They are perceived as having learned to act, rather than observe and react. T-group change is conjecture. Some learning transfer from group to external environment is expected. (MFD)

Examines a number of problems raised by the practice among many colleges and universities of granting academic credit for what is generally termed "life experience". (Author/RK)

It is estimated that by 1980 11 million people older than 35 will be studying for bachelor's degrees on campuses throughout the country. Considers what happens to these midlife students when they take a backward leap over the generation gap, landing in an environment that has traditionally been the preserve of the young. (Author/RK)

Explores college students' subjective definitions of classroom learning situations and the effects of those definitions on the amount of learning that actually takes place. Concludes that students do not always perceive the classroom as a learning arena and that interaction with instructors does not necessarily imply learning. (Author/AV)

Describes the experiences of a sixth grade history class in learning about archaeology by planning and executing a small local dig. Offers advice on class preparation, excavation procedures, follow-up work, and the display of artifacts. Includes eight photographs of classroom and field work activities. (AEM)

Individualism in American culture makes students ignorant of world issues. Educators must change the students' intercultural perspectives. ASF intercultural programs offer youth an opportunity to live in another culture. The results include the following: (1) better appreciation of foreign culture; (2) ability in a foreign language; (3) more…

Offers characteristics that mark positive home and school environments for the literacy development of young children. (HOD)

Describes a model program for the sharing of career-history videotapes made by retired professional persons for college students. Details tape preparation and production methods. Evaluation showed a positive response from students, their professors, and the retired persons who participated. (JAC)

Compares academic results of teaching an experimental class of sophomores using a methodology of dyadic mode learning with a control class of sophomores and examines the potential uses and characteristics of the group relationships in dyadic mode learning for university level work in a full semester's courses. (Author/RK)

Investigates the relationship between differential science process treatment and the competence of preservice teachers in the performance and application of science process operations. (Author/RK)

Describes Project Design, a curriculum concept being implemented in Ontario schools, in which groups of students are given the opportunity to contribute to the selection and design of a material object or system which they subsequently construct, test, and evaluate. Project focus in on basic learning experiences which involve multidisciplinary…

With a spirit that comes from seeing people help themselves, the Community College of Vermont needs no campus, full-time faculty, or football team. (Editor)

The Second Careers program (which combines academic work, experiential learning, and group and individual counseling to assist older persons in mid-life transition who are contemplating a career change) is described. A report of a conference which was part of the program is included. (MS)

Much confusion exists about basic skill learning and the open classroom as evidenced in a recent Gallup poll. Skill teaching practices in the open classroom are solidly rooted on some fundamental tenets which are discussed along with the teacher's role in skill development procedures. (Author/RK)