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)

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)