This report investigates students' learning experience at a technical and further education (TAFE) institute and determines the factors that influence students to continue or discontinue their studies. Students who reported satisfaction with their learning experience highlighted relationships with teaching staff and respect for their expertise and…

Twenty-six South Senior High School students participated in a tour day Ecology Field Trip to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. (NQ)

MACOS illustrates the rationale and operations of the new social studies by emphasizing the processes of learning and by the social interactive nature of learning experiences. (Author)

Described a simple musical device teachers can use to stimulate children into learning to compose and understand music. (RK)

Author provided two methods for encouraging creative ideas from students. (Author/RK)

Research performed under an Office of Education grant yielded results which failed to support the hypothesis that increases in reinforcement (above and beyond knowledge of results) result in corresponding increases in amount learned. An IBM 1500 Computer Assisted Instruction System was used as the instructional delivery mechanism. (AG)

Two brothers, aged 10 and 11, recount their adventures learning to make films during the summer. (RK)

Described is a role playing experience in which one group is discriminated against to illustrate actual social problems. (JB)

This article is simply a philosophical exploration of, and a highly speculative journey into, the world of education and how we learn. (Editor)

A study of history can be approached through four basic steps: (1) collecting and questioning evidence; (2) defining terms by reference to authority and through use of logic; (3) recognizing and questioning other interpretations and building and applying one's own interpretation, and (4) recognizing and clarifying values, then applying values to…

Author disputes the thesis of Vandenberg's article Non-Violent Power in Education,'' Educational Theory, Vol. 19 No. 1, Winter 1969. (CB)

The solution to the intricate problems facing urban schools demands a diversification of the school program and the assistance of every willing member of the community. (Author)

Cross-cultural experiences must be a vital part of the teacher's preparation and professional growth. Educational travel is not just pleasurable; it is absolutely necessary to develop the international understanding and perspective needed. (Author)