Many investigators have been interested in the development of techniques for remediating undersirable classroom behavior, but far less attention has been paid to physical, spatial and architectural variables which often set the occasion for inappropriate behavior in the classroom. The present study explored the relationships between these…

Crowding theoretically causes increased situational stress which in turn intensifies the pressure upon an individual to conform to the leading stimulus. The specific question of whether listeners in a densely packed audience respond more favorably to a persuasive speech than listeners in a less crowded environment was investigated. One hundred and…

One approach to the abatement of pollution is that which stresses that an informed public will, because of an altruistic motive termed "civic responsibility," control the disruption of the environment, before such disruption reaches a perceived 'crisis' state. This paper discusses the public approach to pollution abatement in terms of long-range…

A course which is an investigation and appraisal of prose, poetry, fine arts, and music which reflects the environment's effect on man or man's effect on his environment is presented. Performance objectives include the following: (1) Students will formulate a definition of what constitutes man's environment; (2) Students will examine the reactions…

This empirical study, concerned with man-environment relationships in the home, identifies similarities and differences among family types; develops a body of normative, descriptive, baseline data about the home environments of a sample of lower middle class American families; and, gathers information regarding patterns of spatial behavior across…

A series of outdoor activities is provided in which measurement and geometry are used to describe phenomena in the environment. (SD)

Discusses the human, organizational, and physical environments and administrative structure within which the institution library operates to provide user-oriented library and information services. Emphasis is on state and federal institutions for the developmentally, mentally, and physically disabled and the elderly. (Author/MBR)

Discusses the problems of population growth and space utilization, acquisition of land, and planning for rural areas. Techniques available for achieving a physically open society with fewer problems of living space are enumerated. (Author/MA)

Classroom environmental factors that promote or inhibit a climate facilitating learning are discussed, and general principles that may serve as a guide to developing effective classroom settings are presented. (MJB)

Provides brief case study of a child care worker in a children's residence and describes the following: (1) the personal ingredients of care giving and care receiving; (2) how spatial arrangements influence daily experience; (3) group living as an everyday life experience; and (4) residential life as a prelude to and extension of a child's home…

Describes ways to incorporate boardsailing into a camping program. Outlines factors such as size of body of water, wind consistency, water temperature, appropriate supervision/instruction, swim tests, and boards. (LFL)

Describes pilot study conducted with fifth grade non-readers or poor readers which uses a child's physical activities in the outdoors to lead to, direct, and develop the printed word. Provides eight reading lesson ideas using interaction with objects in nature to create reading materials. (LFL)

Examines the nature and extent of behavioral changes exhibited by participants of an action oriented environmental program which focused on Lake Michigan's water quality. Outlines the program's objectives and assesses long-term behavioral modifications resulting from involvement in the decision-making process. (ML)

Highlights and explains the major components of the Federal Indian Policy and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Policy for the Administration of Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations. Reviews EPA projects which aim to implement aspects of the Federal Indian Policy. Cites examples of efforts encouraging positive federal, state,…

Discusses the uncertainties inherent in assessing the nature and extent of any damage that might be attributed to acidic deposition. Probes associated dilemmas related to decisions involving control strategies, and indicates societal and legislative roles for solving this problem. (ML)