Traces history and contributions of cultural journalism since the inception of the first Foxfire Book in 1966. Reviews successful student projects across the country. Discusses significance of cultural journalism as source of cultural identity with potential to increase understanding among different groups of people. (NEC)

Adapted from the keynote address presented at the Association of Experiential Education's (AEE) 1986 conference, this paper raises ethical dilemmas confronted by experiential educators and by the AEE as an organization, especially individualism versus community welfare. (NEC)

The author focuses on the concept of experience, exploring its meaning, its interpretation, and how it facilitates learning. (CH)

Reports that adult education through participatory action-research has provided the framework for experiments carried out by groups associated with the International Co-operative University. Traces the background of the development of this method in Latin America and its principal characteristics. (CH)

When learning is described as intentional action which is operative in both formal and informal education settings, the problem of relating ordinary understandings to academic understandings of learning disappears. Experiential learning then becomes the real business of education, not a fad. (MT)

Traditional education in mathematics is mostly a matter of hindsight, and many mathematics texts offer little opportunity for students and learners to gain insight. This paper shows how experiments in CAS (computer algebra systems) can lead to new ways of handling problems, new conjectures, new visualizations, new proofs, new correspondences…

Service-Learning in engineering education is gaining ground throughout the country and throughout the variety of disciplinary focuses within engineering education. Examples of service-learning exist in mechanical engineering, construction science, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, and other forms of related education.…

Describes a program for unemployed managers that used Action Learning principles. Concludes that the results of the course were impressive, as there was a 50 percent reemployment rate. (NJR)

Briefly reviews the history of the philosophy of education, from the Sophists to John Dewey, in order to explain the development of experiential education and some of its philosophical assumptions. Explains why experiential education is epistemologically sound. (SB)

Outlines steps that must be taken for a school to implement a Walkabout experiential learning program in a community. (IRT)

The primary theme of narratives of 13 nursing students about caring for suffering patients was bearing witness to suffering. Subthemes included grappling with suffering, struggling with the ineffable, getting through, being with patients, embodying the experience of suffering, and seeing possibilities. (Contains 19 references.) (SK)

Defines and explains key concepts associated with experiential learning and describes practical exercises. Encourages volunteer administrators to investigate and use experiential learning in their work and lives. (Author/JOW)

Often, a traumatic event that forces a profound redefinition of the self forges leadership. The stories of a diverse group of business leaders and the "crucible experiences" that shaped them reveal four essential skills: ability to engage others in shared meanings, compelling voice, integrity, and adaptive capacity (applied creativity). (SK)

Reviews action learning literature from 1994-2000 and provides a schema for categorizing action learning articles. Contains annotations of 108 articles and a bibliography of 110 citations. (JOW)

Lists the goals of doing theater with young people. Discusses experiences with adapting "Alice in Wonderland" for 5- to 10-year old students and problems with cast parties and performances. (MS)