After reading a short story, a sixth grade class became involved in an avid discussion, a debate, and dramatic play - all based on the short story. A vast amount of learning had taken place through the study of a single short story. (Author/DR)

Presented is the syllabus for a course, Art for the Elementary Teacher, a humanistic, learner-centered approach to education. (Author/RY)

The development of a music curriculum for students at all levels is discussed. (CK)

Hypotheses tested were that the average achievement level of the classroom is a determining factor in achievement of urban minority group children and that social acceptance of the urban minority child by white middle class peers is related to academic achievement. Results using urban and suburban schools supported the hypotheses. (Author/CG)

This study investigated the use of negative instances in deductive concept learning and studied the effect of the type of negative instance used. No significant differences in concept learning were found. (Author)

Suggests a module system of units of 60-70 students with 5 or 6 tutors, each student teacher experiencing the continuity of working with the same primary and secondary groups for three years' practice teaching. (IR)

Investigation supported in part by a research grant from the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration.

Third grade children (n=24) who were administered the standard, simultaneous version of the Matching Familiar Figures test committed fewer errors when administered a sequential version of the same test than did subjects (n=24) who took the more difficult sequential version first. (PN)

Considers the impact of learning to program upon the intellectual and personal development of children. The excitement of computer mastery, the usefulness of programing as an introduction to "real world" problem solving, and computer programing as an aid to increased understanding of subject matter are discussed. (JL)

Advantages of having children use microcomputers at school and home include learning about sophisticated concepts early in life without a great deal of prodding, playing games that expand knowledge, and becoming literate in computer knowledge needed later in life. Includes comments from parents on their experiences with microcomputers and…

Recommends teaching learning-to-learn competencies simultaneously with the course content. Reviews competencies needed for effective learning in the areas of information processing, active study strategies, and self-management. Illustrates opportunities for instructors to teach learning competencies while presenting material or explaining course…

Describes a college biology course designed to provide science majors with a learning experience that will improve their ability to comprehend, discuss and describe scientific findings. The organization, requirements and evaluation of the course are also included. (HM)

Suggests that the older learner, in either formal or informal study programs, benefits by participation in small group guidance sessions that are based on the personal inventory procedure. Two programs of this type were used in credit and noncredit classes with success. (Author)

Basic information learned in outdoor education classes and applied on camping trips can give students a sense of achievement, self-assurance, and fulfillment. (CM)