Addressed to the bookkeeping/accounting instructor, this article discusses seven suggestions for emphasizing more learning in the learning-by-doing approach. (SH)

A biographical sketch of William G. "Cap'n Bill" Vinal is presented, followed by an interview with Dr. Phyllis Ford about her experiences as a student of Cap'n Bill. He was the great teacher who seized every moment, showed up unexpectedly at conventions, and helped people feel okay, even when they made mistakes. (JMM)

Presents models through which educators can examine rationale for putting lives of others at risk. Reviews "Adventure Experience Paradigm" for facilitating changes. Considers components of exploration, experimentation, adventure, peak adventure, misadventure, devastation, and disaster. Suggests "Normal Life Risk" model as common means to justify…

When the International Management Centre in Buckingham, England (IMCB), launched its approach to management education, based on the action learning approach of Reg Revans, the consensus among academics was that it would fail. They overlooked the customers that IMCB directly serves. (JOW)

Discusses issues related to programs of management development by action learning leading to qualification in management. Justifies use of the method against a backdrop of current problems in management education at the postgraduate level and explains the rationale for its use at Manchester Polytechnic. (JOW)

Conceived and designed by University of Manitoba Athletic Director Joyce Fromson, the Mini-University stresses experiential career oriented learning programs focusing on introducing children, ages 10 to 15, to the areas of study of the participating faculties. (Author/ABB)

Results of a study of 10- and 11- month-old infants support Piaget's hypothesis that practical, action-based knowledge during infancy is involved in achievement of spatial understanding and that the experience of self-initiated locomotion contributes to spatial development. (Author/NH)

Young students can use everyday experiences to give shape and meaning to the isolated pieces of information learned in the classroom. Unless past knowledge and experience is connected to new knowledge, the new learning is likely to be forgotten. Techniques are discussed and approaches for teacher education are suggested. (MT)

Two elementary school mathematics enrichment activities are presented: one dealing with triangle models, the other an arithmetic game. (JG)

Relates nature of experiential education to spiritual life. Explains prevailing themes of dependency and faith in western spiritual tradition. Notes that because spiritual faith is openness to reality, lack of faith cuts one off from experience. Explains how experiential education programs such as Tough Love offer success with dependency. (SB)

Introduces Tent Troup, a chautauqua-like traveling theatre featuring teenage performers. (Author/RH)

A high school junior reports his experience with Tent Troupe, a chautauqua-like traveling theatre featuring teenage performers. (Author/RH)

Describes a living history program at the Old Town State Park in San Diego, California for elementary children. Program activities and the roles of volunteers and teachers are discussed. (AM)

Discusses the need for would-be writers to undertake on-the-scene research to become thoroughly familiar with a writing topic. Relates some of the author's experiences gained through such "field" work. (HTH)