Presents a procedure by which cytokinins are used to induce a population of dividing and differentiating cells on the cut surface of the roots of an intact plant. Includes the method used, results, and suggestions for a variety of variables that may be tested. (RT)

Presents a problem-solving model for outdoor group leaders. Describes assessment, analytical and creative phases of the model, and emphasizes the importance of experience-based judgment. Discusses ways of providing experiential problem-solving opportunities in outdoor leadership preparation programs. (SV)

Discusses a study on how 20 adults in an undergraduate U.S. labor history class transferred writing skills and knowledge they gained from the workplace to the classroom. Determined that it is important for researchers and administrators to recognize and acknowledge the significance of this interplay to serve the interests of students more…

Examines growing trend of special issues training sessions for peer counselors. Describes number of training guidelines developed as result of secondary school's training program and formal evaluation. Suggested guidelines include training in listening and helping skills, extended practice of these skills, mutual decision-making, peer counselor…

Course objectives, organization, and reading for a graduate seminar in educational leadership at Teachers College Columbia University are described. Small student groups assigned the task of teaching course content experience some of the processes presented in the literature, thus providing practice in some of the functions of leadership. (IAH)

Discusses procedures for teaching basic soil morphological concepts using soil cores collected along a toposequence. Describes materials and methods for collecting, laboratory use of cores, and student evaluation results. Shows a table of criteria used to describe soils for profile descriptions. (RT)

Discusses "Students Discovering Cities" and related activities, explaining how the program evolved into a city planning project for fourth graders in West Jordan, Utah. Describes the final stage of the project in which students "built" their city inside the school gymnasium, complete with streets, lights, cardboard buildings,…

Many service-sector jobs will continue to require concrete, hands-on skills. Public education must undergo a radical transformation to create a learning environment for the development of these right-brain skills. Programs in Britain and Canada provide illustrations of this approach. (SK)

Examined effects of two types of cross-cultural experiences upon knowledge and understanding of ethnic minority groups--an intensive relationship with a single member of the ethnic group or a breadth of experiences with a single ethnic group. Results suggest that actual one-to-one exchange of ideas with an individual was more effective technique.…

Describes principals of physics that are manifested in simple biological systems of heat conservation structures. Outlines materials needed, data collection, analysis, and discussion questions for construction and operation of two models, one that is a countercurrent heat exchange model and one that is not. (RT)

The author reports on his experience in organizing and running a two-week workshop for finance officers of African trade unions. A notable aspect of this was an attempt to use action learning methodology. He illustrates the advantages and the barriers to applying the action learning philosophy in a relatively short-period, off-site training…

The author discusses the purposes of agricultural education and relates these purposes to curriculum, clientele, and policy. He argues against the establishment of agricultural literacy as a goal for all secondary students. (CH)

The hypothesis explored is that autonomy in education and language learning is more significant than the ability to make responsible choices, relating more to exploration of the self-concept and to the realization of personal and group potential. Experiential learning is discussed in this context. (25 references) (Author/LB)

An Australian university honors course in political science used an apprenticeship model to develop student appreciation of and skills in the process of research, in preparation for research careers. In the pilot course, students conducted a survey on corruption. Challenges encountered and lessons learned in implementing the course are discussed.…

Applies the four-stage reviewing sequence of Experience, Express, Examine, and Explore to climbing, skiing, expedition, and group adventures to show how the experiences of success, learning a skill, responsibility, and cooperation can be enhanced. Discusses things a leader can do before, during, and after the experience that will reinforce the…