The following three beliefs about language learning are discussed: the study of languages provides rigorous training for the mind; it should lead to a more precise understanding, appreciation, and use of one's native tongue; and students should be guided to the stage where they can learn primarily through self-instruction. (SW)

Exercises in nonverbal communication are presented which were designed to be used for experiential learning in cross-cultural training programs. Each exercise is described by goal, number of people, time required, procedure, and discussion. Topics include "first impressions,""eye contact patterns," and "silence." (SW)

To develop better guidelines for its use, the experiential service setting is examined ethically and the conditions under which this setting can and cannot be used as a learning laboratory are specified. (TA)

After reviewing the practice of granting college credit in vocational teacher education programs for trade work experience, the authors discuss the growing trend toward allowing academic credit for nonacademic learning experience. It is noted that a nationally acceptable system of evaluating work experience for college credit will have to be…

Campus activities and organizations offer learning experiences primarily through interpersonal skills development and organizational processes, although the potential for intentional, specific learning is unlimited. Student activities that are well planned and implemented enhance both the richness of educational experiences and the student…

This article defines educational evaluation; describes its role in education; and compares and contrasts it to measurement, research, and learner appraisal. Evaluation is shown to have an important role in play in education, notably in relation to program improvement. Limitations of educational evaluation are noted. (Author/JAZ)

A three-year study of student interns investigated the experience of newcomers in various work organizations. This article compares internships in two settings: a furniture-making shop and an animal protection league to help determine how workers learn their jobs. (LHW)

Examines the early learning experiences of great men and women mathematicians to determine whether their lives were stimulated in symbol modes that generated semiautonomous cognitive systems of acquiring, processing, and originating vast complexities of abstract mathematical concepts. (HOD)

Undergraduate psychology research conferences held at the regional levels provide students with opportunities to present their own work and learn about the work of others. Students' convention experiences would be enhanced if all convention presenters provided full abstracts or manuscripts of their work. (Author/RM)

Students from suburban Boston schools were participants in a survival trip program. Accompanied by adults, the students were taken blindfolded to areas across town. Their goal was to find their way back to the school. To do this, students had to make full use of their environmental resources. (MA)

In a summer program in New Hampshire's White Mountains, teachers and interns come to know first-hand the fears that strike at unsuccessful students. (Editor)

Introduces the nine articles which comprise this document. Describes the focus of the articles as the group aspect of student-student and student-teacher relationships in the classroom context. (Author/DB)

Assesses the classroom environment to determine effectiveness of learning groups and offers suggestions for developing a "good" class, diagnosing peer interactions, and developing feedback between teachers and students. (Author/DB)

This report explores policies and practices governing online education with a particular focus on policies aiming to provide students with high-quality online learning experiences. The report looks specifically at two areas: state-level policies governing online education, and statewide online programs (i.e., programs created by legislation or by…

The 2005 National Online Learners Priorities Report presents the responses to the Noel-Levitz Priorities Survey for Online Learners (PSOL) of 16,551 students from 60 institutions. The results include online learner responses over a four-year time period, from 2001 through 2005. Highlights include: (1) Online students' priorities for their learning…