Recommends teaching learning-to-learn competencies simultaneously with the course content. Reviews competencies needed for effective learning in the areas of information processing, active study strategies, and self-management. Illustrates opportunities for instructors to teach learning competencies while presenting material or explaining course…

Describes a college biology course designed to provide science majors with a learning experience that will improve their ability to comprehend, discuss and describe scientific findings. The organization, requirements and evaluation of the course are also included. (HM)

Suggests that the older learner, in either formal or informal study programs, benefits by participation in small group guidance sessions that are based on the personal inventory procedure. Two programs of this type were used in credit and noncredit classes with success. (Author)

Basic information learned in outdoor education classes and applied on camping trips can give students a sense of achievement, self-assurance, and fulfillment. (CM)

An instructor and two participants at a one-week intensive workshop in a camp situation affirm its value. This type of workshop or course can provide the affective aspects and the cognitive skills needed for effective outdoor leadership in educational programs or recreational activities. (CM)

Results from recent studies on the effectiveness of Ritalin for "hyperactivity" show that this treatment is dubious at best. This article presents an alternative treatment approach, placing emphasis on devising an appropriate learning situation that meets the needs of the so-called hyperactive child. (Author)

Discusses the phases in the learning process as described originally by David Hawkins. The aspect of choice is included as each phase is described. The intent of the activities planned according to this approach is a happy, curious, and inquisitive child. (Author/SA)

A unique educational partnership that could lead to a breakthrough in curriculum design. (Editor)

There are three alternative means for granting college credit for learning achieved outside the academy--credit for non-collegiate courses, credit by examination, and credit for experiential learning. Discusses how each works and how each challenges traditional patterns. (Editor/RK)

History is created, not born, as a group of students discovered three summers ago when preparing for the Francis W. Parker School's celebration of its 75th anniversary. Describes the search for the school's history and the experience of students learning about their school's past. (Author/RK)

Prospective teachers in undergraduate programs of professional teacher education should experience working with children in school settings as well as in the larger community and observe and participate in pre-student teaching and in student teaching where learning experiences for pupils are based on recommended psychological principles of…

Explores the language learning experiences of a class of adult learners of Chinese in Australia who were all teachers of English as a Second Language or a language other than English. The study examined the learners' response to their learning environment and their response to the target language. (nine references) (Author/CK)

Analyzes the Japanese language learning experiences of 13 hotel employees in Guam. Results of the study present implications and suggestions for a Japanese language program for the hotel industry. The project began as a result of hotel employees frustrations when they were unable to communicate effectively with their Japanese guests. (Auth/JL)

Describes the experiences of a group of Head Start professionals as they spread the word about Head Start in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Provides a day-by-day itinerary for the nine-day trip and descriptions of the visits to various schools and learning centers. (MOK)

Focuses on listening activities in the second-language classroom. After discussing problems related to listening and listening as a test versus listening as a learning experience, the article suggests that the teacher exploit what is known about the language and the world to make listening part of a learning whole as opposed to a distinct…