The author argues that participatory training is too often an excuse for unprepared, unfocused teaching, and therefore, a disaster as a learning experience. She contradicts what she calls the "fantasies" of participatory training. (CH)

Makes a plea for what the author considers an endangered species: historical studies. (Author/RK)

Radio has generally been overshadowed by television as an educational aid. Here it is argued that the medium's Cinderella-like qualities have their uses "now that nobody's going to the ball." (Editor/RK)

Answers to the questions most commonly asked about Action Learning are beginning to be answered by a test project in Seattle. This article provides insight into what's happening. (Editor)

High-school industrial arts thinking is introduced to the elementary grades through the use of group visits to high school industrial arts departments, one purpose being to expose elementary students to the possibilities of vocational education. (DS)

This study assesses the effects that tutoring has on the reading abilities of the tutors themselves. No positive effects were found. (RP)

Author shares some of his thoughts on the positive aspects of professional renewal. (Author/RK)

Reports a study assessing the relationship between two aspects of cognitive structure (intensity and consistency) and performance on classroom material. (TO)

By removing the school-imposed partitions between people, the open classroom becomes more vital and fecund as a place of learning. (Author)

As the open corridor enables new learning experiences for children by combining classrooms, so the outdoors allows teacher and pupils to reorient themselves about their environment through direct experiences. (NQ)

Article describes one county's efforts to comply with California's Stull Bill, and rethink educational evaluation in terms of outcomes. (SP)

Practice of motor skills while in a state of fatigue results in performance impairment, but learning is not affected. (CK)

Reports on the concept of a circular room which includes a 360-degree multi-screen, multi-projection facility to provide vicarious curriculum experiences," and describes a plastic inflatable room designed to immerse the participant in a multiple image experience." (Author/AA)