Reprint from Curricula for the Seventies: Early Childhood Through Early Adolescence, pp. 431-442, Boston, Mass., Houghton Mifflin Co., 1969

Examined participation by (N=9) older adults in a literary discussion group. Results indicated that the impetus for elderly attendance was to learn. Discussed the effect of program design and location, group dynamics, and various facilitation techniques. (RC)

The findings from a survey of 53 public school programs for behaviorally disordered children are presented suggesting that a majority considered their theoretical focus to be behavioral. (Author)

The family is a context in which young children can acquire a sense of purpose, dignity and worth, if ideas of individualism and privacy are tempered by a sense of community. The school, the parents' places of work and community institutions should be used as extensions of the family setting. (Author/RH)

Evaluating extension educator performance is difficult due to the nature of extension education, the variety of educational methods and clientele, and the broad subject matter taught. Some approaches to performance evaluation are classroom visitation, self-appraisal, plan of work review, "student" input, group sampling, and peer evaluation. (MF)

In an interview, Dr. Edward L. Meyen (a past director of state planning for the mentally retarded) discusses the learner characteristics of mildly retarded students and describes organizational characteristics that facilitate learning, as well as training components that produce the most effective intervention. (SBH)

Describes the block-matrix method, a technique used to develop new training programs (commonly involving educational program developers and community representatives). Two examples of the block-matrix application and supplementary diagrams are included. It is noted that this method has been used successfully in the development of new courses for…

Discusses strategies and techniques to help overcome misconceptions within organizations about nonclassroom or performance oriented field-implemented training. Cites participation, interaction, and results as the keys in addition to intrinsic motivation. (LAS)

Describes a workshop for elementary science teachers which stresses elementary understanding of the science subject matter to enable teachers to discover methods of conveying understanding to their students. (SL)

Discusses the tutorial process in problem-based learning (PBL) and how it can be used to cultivate higher order thinking skills. Considers the role of the problem, collaboration among peers, the facilitator role, and the importance of student reflection. PBL principles are applied to instruction of gifted students. (DB)

First reviews the literature on bilingual/bicultural education for deaf students (DBiBi education). DBiBi education recognizes American Sign Language and English as distinct languages and deaf and hearing cultures as distinguishable sociocultural groups. It then describes environmental and pedagogical aspects that characterize DBiBi education as…

Case studies of two children (ages 7 and 9) with autism investigated whether they would tolerate virtual reality (VR) equipment and respond to the computer-generated world in a meaningful way. The children accepted the VR helmet, identified objects and their qualities, and located and moved toward objects. (CR)

Explores the rapid growth of academic examinations in physical education (PE) and sports studies. Considers if such growth represents a new orthodoxy rather than merely a consensus of thought and practice among PE teachers. Concludes that the increase results from the academicization and professionalism of PE and qualifies as an orthodoxy. (PAL)

Reviews recent research on group counselor training models that emphasize either acquisition of specific intervention skills or understanding of group processes. (Author)

Explores the relationship between English canal boat children and compulsory education requirements during 1900-1940. Focuses primarily on the 1900-1914 era and the difficulty of educating canal boat children. Discusses the Living In Committee Report and the Canal Boats Bill. Concludes this era contributed to progress in educating travelling…