A program was described whose essential aim was to see things at once both more acutely (structure) and more broadly (context), to develop accurate and alternative means for communicating one's particular visual awareness, and in so doing discover processes involved, making them part of one's consciousness and applying them to "daily" situations,…

Fleets of folded flying machines foster flight fundamentals. (Editor)

Two issues central to the production of cognitive conflict in the computer environment are discussed. The first one focuses on the use of simulations versus real-world experiences, and the second is directed at the potential for incidental and spontaneous learning versus controlled learning with the computer. (CT)

Argues the importance of teaching children to "disturb the universe"--take stands on important issues. Decries the world of the binary computer where all questions must be answered yes/no or either/or. (FL)

A teacher describes his experiences in attempting to instruct middle school students to understand logic. (RK)

Demonstrates that preexposure to uncorrelated presentations of noises and shocks when rats are not permitted to respond interferes with the acquisition of both conditioned emotional response and signaled punishment suppression. (Author/RK)

Most communities include people who can serve as important resources for curriculum activities. Offers a number of useful suggestions for using human resources from the community in the school. (Editor/RK)

Plan carefully. Then count on activity cards to help develop creative and independent thinking as well as building skills. (Editor)

An investigation was made into the effects of observers' previous experience with the experimental task on acquisition and subsequent performance of modeled task behavior. Findings support Bandura's assertion that task familiarity may enhance attentiveness to the model. (Author/SB)

This report presents a data-collection plan for addressing these questions: (1) What were the New American Schools (NAS) like before they implemented their restructuring design efforts? (2) How have these evolved over time? (3) Are the critical components of the NAS designs being implemented across a wide array of schools? (4) Do the NAS designs…

This annotated bibliography lists books and articles that have direct application to managing the human side of knowledge acquisition, transfer, and application. What is meant by the human dimension of knowledge is how motivation and learning affect the acquisition and transfer of knowledge and how group dynamics mediate the role of knowledge in…

A multidisciplinary approach to history provided by the use of poetry, and specifically epic poetry, portrays the story of man and offers a viable affective learning experience. (Author/KM)

In launching the commission on Language Difficulties, helps teachers to realize in practical terms the difficulties of becoming learners by encouraging the members of the commission to consider what is involved in a particular learning situation. (RB)

Author describes the procedure used for designing a place out-of-doors where opportunities for learning abound. (Author/CB)

Discussed are the essential ingredients for building an effective internship program: highly motivated and competent faculty, commitment to purposes, well-structured academic input, assignments, credit, communication, funding. (JB)