IN A PREVIOUS STUDY, REPORTED IN ED 003 533, THE FILMSTRIP, "THE SUN AND ITS PLANETS," WAS FIELD TESTED AND REVISED. THIS PROVIDED THE BASIS FOR A SECOND REVISION WHICH WAS COMPARED WITH THE ORIGINAL. THE TWO VERSIONS WERE PRESENTED TO RANDOMLY SELECTED HALVES OF THREE GROUPS OF STUDENTS. THESE STUDENTS WERE SELECTED FROM GRADES 5, 6, 7,…

Prepared to assist teachers in the planning and implementation of outdoor field trips as types of learning experiences in the State of Hawaii, this book is arranged by island and by day trips and overnight trips within each island. A brief introduction to each island gives general background information, and a table enables teachers to quickly…

This paper draws together briefly theories and knowledge from research in morphology and cognitive psychology, as well as some hypothetical information from traditional psychiatry, to show the ramifications of play in children's development. Play is defined as any of a wide variety of behaviors through which an individual attempts to discover what…

A COMPENDIUM OF WORKABLE AND REASONABLE TECHNIQUES TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH ALTERNATIVES IN SELECTING LEARNING EXPERIENCES IS PRESENTED. MATERIALS ARE DESIGNED TO AID TEACHERS AND LEARNERS IN ALL SUBJECT MATTER AREAS. TEACHING TECHNIQUES DESCRIBED ARE (1) THE CASE STUDY, (2) DISCUSSIONS SUCH AS SYMPOSIUM, COLLOQUIUM, BUZZ SESSIONS, AND…

A weekend residency was held at Empire State College entitled, "Knowledge for What?--The Social Uses of Knowledge." Participants were Empire State College students from all areas of study. The total learning experience included the weekend residency and contract work based on the weekend. The report covers only the activities of the…

About 50 participants and 8 supervisors attended the Summer Camp. Visitors were encouraged and parents often came to see what their kids were doing. Before arriving at camp, the students learned how important balancing the supplies was when loading the boats. On the way to camp, students studied the: (1) landmarks so that they could find their way…

Washington Technical Institute (WTI) presents an opportunity to structure a two-year technical education program which will effectively serve the needs of an urban population. The guiding philosophy of the school is that it be student centered with learning objectives stated in measureable behavioral terms. The school is staffed with one…

In response to a state regulation calling for a Human Relations Training Program as part of the recertification of teachers, four guidelines were formulated. They are designed to help trainees to: (1) understand contributions and life styles of various racial, cultural, and economic groups in our society; (2) recognize and deal with dehumanizing…

There is a growing need for environmental education, defined as the part of the total educational process which attempts to convey those values, concepts, and knowledges associated with the external environment, in urban areas. Since more people are moving to urban areas, these areas are becoming plagued with fast growing environmental problems.…

This paper examines the sequence and hierarchy of objectives in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) "Science--A Process Approach" curriculum. The work of Piaget, Bruner forms a framework from which the learning objectives and tasks in the AAAS science curriculum are examined. The points of correspondence…

This paper discusses the effects on college students of a weekly personal growth group and a marathon growth group, both of which are forms of experiential learning focusing on expanded awareness of self and environment, authenticity, and more effective interpersonal communication. The experiential-Gestalt growth group is a relatively unstructured…

Technology has allowed modern educators greater flexibility than ever before. We cannot assume that one method of teaching is correct for every teacher, for every subject, and even for one teacher at all times. This is especially true in use of audiovisual media. Various types of materials and various ways of presenting them are necessary.…

The College of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the Milwaukee Public Schools collaborated on a series of 2 1/2-day resident camp outdoor education programs. Three to five university students were assigned to a camp period and received pre-camp orientation by the program directors. The students taught, counseled, and…

This investigation probed characteristics of students attending nine Wesleyan colleges (five liberal arts and four Bible). Characteristics of collegiate learning environments were also explored to see how well-suited these were to the students served. Following a review of more than 200 articles, books and evaluative instruments, a 6-page…

This 2-part report on experiential learning is a product of the University Governance for Community Relations aspect of the University of Pittsburgh University-Interface Program. This report highlights some of the major issues concerning the development of the experiential learning component in higher education. To facilitate this discussion, a…