The integrated baccalureate program in nursing at the University of Cincinnati (Ohio) gives students exposure to the problems and rewards of conducting their own study, helping them to recognize the relevance of scientific inquiry to practice and the need to incorporate it into their role. (TA)

It is shown that Open University students are psychologically able to sustain an independent (i.e., student-centered) program of learning and that the Open University degree structure is sufficiently flexible to incorporate truly independent study into its structure in the form of a project credit. (Author/LBH)

Southeastern New Hampshire schoolchildren are involved in three network science projects for grades 2-8: Batnet, Birdnet, and Treenet. The listserv projects were developed by a group of teachers interested in using the computer-Internet connection to enrich and extend the science learning. Network science makes topics more real, lends immediacy to…

Describes a year-long project which combined the curricula of a language arts class, a library skills class, and an art class as 3 teachers and 163 sixth-grade students designed and created a 58-foot mural depicting the Dewey Decimal System. Notes that the mural adorns the school library and assists library users in locating the volumes they seek.…

Gives examples of classroom projects that use captioning technology and its benefits in improving language skills as well as helping students develop computer skills. Describes equipment needed. A sidebar by Vaughn Neal discusses the "ins and outs" of video editing. (AEF)

Describes student-developed World Wide Web sites from three high schools that have been chosen as exemplary models. Evaluation criteria are explained: vision; originality; integrity; community and effectiveness in facilitating new communication; empowerment; and structure and navigability. (LRW)

Problems and difficulties encountered in designing evaluation studies of educational projects in public education are reviewed, noting evaluation issues related to data collection, data analysis, and reporting. It is suggested that evaluation reports include qualitative and quantitative information and focus on descriptive methods of analyzing and…

Describes a joint venture between the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the Department of Education in France that was created to allow students to do practical scientific work with the help of a CNRS researcher. Presents two practical projects done by students on organic polymers and on color. Concludes that this increases…

Describes an art lesson used in an advanced drawing course in which the students created artworks of a portion of a chosen game board, such as "Monopoly," implementing photographic realism. Explains how the students created their pictures and includes the learning objectives for the lesson. (CMK)

Focuses on ways that children in art classes can be "gift artists." Discusses different types of gifts that children can create, such as presents for their parents or presents that have been personalized. (CMK)

Provides background information about tea in Japan and a description of the tea ceremony used in Japan. Explains that the teabowls of Sasaki Chojiro inspired the project in which students created their own teabowls. States that this project can be used with a study about Japanese history. (CMK)

Focuses on the use of small, independent project lab groups in two different courses: (1) Introduction Methodology; and (2) Psychometrics. States that this type of group enables students to receive feedback from their peers, while also allowing them to explore an area of individual interest. (CMK)

Uses Project Censored to open a dialog about important issues that have not received media attention, to reflect on the sociological reasons why we are not learning about these stories, and to develop strategies to address these issues. Students met these objectives by writing a report and giving an oral presentation. (DAJ)

Provides historical background on mosaics. Describes an art activity in which students create their own mosaics. Discusses what the students can use as material to make the project much more cost effective and explains the process of creating the mosaics in detail. (CMK)

Discusses a short art assignment that stresses basic design principles for students in elementary through secondary education. States that students receive four pieces of paper, use one for background, and the others are cut or torn into different shapes. Explains that the students create compositions using asymmetrical balance. (CMK)