Focuses on the use of different learning modalities in elementary music classes. Describes four learning modalities (aural, kinesthetic, tactile, and visual) and discusses how these modalities can aid in children's conceptual understanding. Discusses the benefits of this approach and includes a lesson plan using the learning modalities. (CMK)

Discusses how large hollow blocks can meet many preschool children's learning needs through creative dramatic play, and also gives some guidelines on how these blocks can be constructed by parents and teachers. (BB)

Indiana University's Teacher Education Laboratory replaces and supplements portions of the preservice program previously provided through field placements in area schools. This article describes the initial field test of a laboratory experience for secondary education majors. Surveys rating students' attitudes about the experience indicated…

Stresses the importance of experiential learning and reflection as bases of nature interpretation and environmental action. To promote effective nature interpretation by students, outdoor educators must develop skills in communication, dealing with the process of cumulative experiences, selecting evaluation criteria, examining meanings and…

As part of an experiential education program, students from Keuka College (New York) traveled to Costa Rica to participate in a service project and to learn about the country's political, socioeconomic, and ecological conditions. Pretrip preparation included studying experiential learning models that emphasized experience, reflection, abstract…

Camp Adventure is an international youth organization that trains college students to work as camp counselors at camps on U.S. military bases. Diary excerpts from four camp counselors (three who worked in Panama and one in the United States) reveal how they adapted to diversity in people, locales, and cultures. (LP)

Discussion of the use of computers in education focuses on five models of approaches to computer curriculum in special education: (1) the role of the teacher; (2) social and social-cognitive learning environments; (3) improving cognitive capacities; (4) expanding experiential horizons; and (5) information management. (16 references) (LRW)

University of Alberta faculty and Edmonton teachers cooperated to place 68 third-year education majors into classroom experiences. Analysis of student journals and interviews with participants examined the collaborative nature of the experience, participant relationships, student socialization into the teacher role, and student reflection on…

Presents guidelines on ways teachers can create an atmosphere that will encourage young children to use higher level thinking skills in all their classroom activities. Describes five learning experiences that promote such thinking abilities. (BB)

Schlessman notes that Johnson's article on role of theory in second language (L2) teachers' education opens a Pandora's box in attempting to determine what it means to have two forms of knowledge, conceptual and perceptual. Johnson argues that theory can transform practice only if teachers have varied opportunities to make sense of theory within…

Gives five examples from music teachers about how they use different types of technology, in particular the electronic keyboard, in their classrooms. Demonstrates the contrasting methods of each of these teachers, but illustrates, at the same time, how they all have met the same ends: to enhance music education through technology. (CMK)

Discusses the importance of movement to mental and physical development, especially in young children's learning environments. Suggests that children naturally need to move in order to learn, and adults' efforts to entice children to sit still, pay attention, and be quiet often run contrary to this need. Proposes creating safe learning…

A longitudinal study investigated the link between learning experiences and life histories of teacher education students in early childhood education. The preliminary phase of the study indicated that compared to first-year students, students in their final year indicated greater confidence. The teaching practicum emerged as crucial for balance…

Explores whether problem-based learning experiences foster a more thoughtful learning environment than other educational experiences that prospective social studies teachers encounter. Reveals that the beginning teachers viewed problem-based learning as more thoughtful and investigates whether this finding can be associated with overcoming the…

Investigated the impact of the school library resource center on learning in Scottish secondary schools. Determined what teachers, students, and librarians perceived to be the learning experiences taking place; and examined specific examples of school library activity to identify whether the learning was in fact happening and how it might be…