This study investigated how graduate students described and evaluated the characteristics of their work-training experiences. The impact of the experiences on professional career development is discussed, and some implications are drawn on the nature and importance of experiential learning. (Author)

Effective instruction in art fundamentals requires a structure which allows students to master basic concepts and skills before progressing on to more elaborated ones. A matrix designed to illustrate the variety of design relationships realized by combining elements and principles of art was presented. (Author/RK)

Attempts to bring into clearer perspective how art teaching beliefs relate to attitudes and methodology concerning evaluation. Also shows how some common evaluation pitfalls can be avoided without compromising art learning and quality. (Author/RK)

Interviews with eight families showed that literacy materials and goals for using literacy differed between middle and working class families, with middle class families drawing on more resources to learn about the child's classroom. However, all families expressed value for literacy activities, challenging the myth that working-class families do…

Describes therapeutic factors in group psychotherapy that can also be applied to the camping experience: group cohesion, interpersonal learning, and altruism. Offers strategies and specific activities for counselors and camp directors to incorporate these factors into the camping experience. (LP)

Recent research has documented the variety of memory strategies children have in their repertoires at different ages and with different degrees of task experience. Of growing importance is understanding the processes by which children choose among available approaches. Evidence suggests that sociocultural influences shape individual repertoires of…

Notes that museums are excellent resources that provide wonderful and exciting learning opportunities for children. Provides a definition for museums and describes different kinds of activities that take place in a museum. Provides tips on finding community museum resources, and suggestions for before- and after-visit discussions for young…

Describes the current interest and activity in community service and the undergraduate educational experience. Argues that recognition by faculty, administrators, and agency officials is necessary to ensure that community service projects successfully combine service with learning. Offers recommendations for implementing a program that cultivates…

Describes how to teach about world music, specifically music of West Africa, using an interdisciplinary inquiry approach. Explains that questions are generated and the teacher develops the learning experience. Provides examples at the fourth grade level as well as information on resources and musical examples. (CMK)

Describes a lesson that teaches kindergarten students how to enlarge a smaller drawing onto a bigger piece of paper. Explains that the students create their heart-shape designs using tempera paint and pastels in the larger picture. Includes a list of materials. (CMK)

Four hataalii (Navajo medicine men) discuss why they chose and how they studied their profession, how ceremonies correct spiritual imbalance, why ceremonies cannot be done for non-Indians (differences in Navajo and non-Navajo belief systems), and how the Native American Church was founded to allow legal use of peyote and was commercialized by…

Using interviews with Year 2 and Year 6 students (n=44) from London (England) area classrooms, presents the results of a study that examined young children's views of learning. Utilizes the four cards activity where four statements about learning are written on a card with accompanying clip art. Includes references. (CMK)

Investigates the relationship between knowledge of geometrical optics and the understanding of the phenomenon of colored shadows through adult interviews. Reports that the knowledge of geometrical optics facilitates the pinpointing of the color problem while experience with the mixing of paints may act as a barrier. (Author/YP)

Describes a curriculum enrichment project for gifted children. Using the subject matter of the history of settlement patterns in Western Australia, factual learning is enhanced by the use of projective role playing. Emphasizes the mutual enhancement of rational knowing and imaginative identification. Identifies issues in developing curriculum…

Reviews theories of leadership development relevant to the design of outdoor adventure programs for corporate executives and managers. Summarizes likely objectives and methods of outdoor development programs and their theoretical basis. Presents a framework for program comparison that correlates leadership outcomes with learning methods at…