Offers some suggestions for classroom routines that should augment learning and promote democratic behavior. (ED)

While describing the steps he went through in building a replica of an early cannon, the author expounds his belief that a student given freedom and trust can pursue a course of learning relevant to himself, while the teacher assumes the role of facilitator and consultant. (MF)

States that individualization in instruction can offer environments for learning where (1) the conditions for learning can be matched with the learner characteristics; (2) self-paced instruction can let students learn at their own speed; and (3) the structure can be studied, refined, and adapted to a changing student population. (MB)

"Learning experience" is defined as the interaction between the learner and external conditions in the environment to which he can react. Types and sources of learning experiences are identified, and their importance in teaching and curriculum development are discussed. (LBH)

The article examines the special role that a school provides in an overall treatment experience and in the personal growth of a patient living in a therapeutic community. (Author/NQ)

A laboratory experiment compared the relative effects of observing and participating in a first Prisoner's Dilemma Game (PDG) on subsequent PDG encounters by the original observer and participant. Concludes that vicarious experience is superior to direct experience in producing responses that reduce interpersonal conflict. Available from: Sage…

A program of education is outlined that would provide individual growth experiences radically different from those that take place in the classroom. (JD)

By using a horizontal approach, that is, taking a multicultural perspective of past events, teachers can help children learn about our country's role in the world and the way things change over time. (Author/RK)

A special program designed to involve students and staff in recognizing, using and gaining competence with metric units and measures was described. (Author/RK)

Maintains that preschool programs should emphasize the child's development and learning potentials by focusing on the child's intrinsic interests and not on academically oriented, subject-centered learning and teaching. (BB)

Examines students' evaluation of their learning experiences both in and out of school. Concludes that experiential learning contributes significantly to academic achievement. (SRT)

Evaluating training programs through the use of checklists is explained. One sample checklist is presented for use by managers, supervisors, and/or evaluators for the program design and developmental process evaluation. Another checklist is presented concerning learning conditions. (CT)

Author calls for a radical reappraisal of the nursery school curriculum. (Editor/RK)

An approach for teaching kindergartners to weave was described as well as a colorful and highly satisfactory alternative for costly yarn. (Author/RK)

Young cartographers can chart the world. Mapping skills help children explore our small planet. (Editor)