There is a need for smaller, more comfortable, lunch rooms in which children are treated with dignity. (NI)

Argues that in analyzing effects of early experience on development of cognitive competence, theoretical analyses as well as empirical investigations should be based on a transactional model of development. Shows optimal stimulation hypothesis, particularly the enhancement prediction, seems to represent a transactional approach to the study of…

To understand the nature of economic/environmental problems, it is necessary to examine some dimensions of the human economic system. Such an analysis can be compared with what might be called the pseudo-economy of a natural system. The "human" system, changing economic scenario, and role of education in solving environmental problems…

Reviews research on the ways the design of the physical environment affects levels of social interaction and spatial orientation. (EF)

Suggestions are made for removing potential hazards for the physically handicapped. (JD)

Presents a key for the identification of 21 species of birds at Black Hill Conservation Park in Australia. Example on how to use this key is also presented. (HM)

Presents suggestions for severity of disability criteria and closure criteria for severely disabled clients being served by an independent living rehabilitation center. Suggestions are founded on experience from a three-year-old project. Measurements of physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors for inclusion in the two sets of criteria are…

Reviews literature on crowding related to student housing, and formulates guidelines for making the best use of overflow housing. Individual differences must be taken into account when making room assignments to expanded-housing facilities. Research efforts must be broadened to study the effects of long-term crowding on humans. (Author/BEF)

Delineates the role of the classroom teacher in utilizing instructional television. Discusses the importance of the teacher's attitude and the before, during, and after broadcast activities. (Author/LS)

Cites a relationship between the quality of classroom environments and literacy-related behaviors and learning. Presents four effective design concepts for literacy classrooms which affect learning: presence/absence of literacy tools; space arrangement and placement of literacy tools within that space; social interaction using literacy tools; and…

Proposes methodology to investigate the relationship between a school's physical environment and the morale of teachers and students. Includes questionnaire on morale and school facilities. (Contains 15 references.) (PKP)

Explains how and why to incorporate the concepts of land, sense of place, and land ethic into management and environmental education. Describes 10 themes for teaching: transcendence, locality, community, limits, morality, emotion, beauty, stories, work, and culture. (Contains 22 references.) (SK)

Explores ways in which furniture is at the heart of the flexibility needed to use new approaches to teaching and learning, and to provide for the comfort of learners of different ages and different physical needs. (EV)

This case study of a model facilities planning process used at the University of Guelph shows how engagement of users and sound principles can lead to effective action. (EV)

Considered impact of physical environment on work-related stress and quality of care in day care center integrating demented people and other frail elderly. Examined positive and negative differences before and after move to new facility. Discusses implications for facility design and other program characteristics. (Author/CM)