The expanding field of adult learning encompasses the study and practice of utilizing sound instructional design principals, technology, and learning theory as a means to solve educational challenges and human performance issues relating to adults, often occurring online. This book disseminates current issues and trends emerging in the field of…

A method of instruction is presented in which learners construct their own understanding by engaging in experiments directed to solving specified problems. The method is based on how successful inventors learn and create new inventions.

This article discusses a student project which helps ELT (English Language Teaching) students develop their grammatical awareness, as well as linguistic competence and performance at upper-intermediate or advanced levels. Encouraging students to carry out research on English grammar, collecting data, evaluating structures of language in use,…

Every day everyone drives by local burying grounds and cemeteries, glancing at history while everyone passes. All over America valuable information is being washed away by acid rain, destroyed by vandalism, or simply forgotten and neglected. Students can help stop this destruction and loss of data with a cemetery project-based experience. For many…

This paper will discuss our approach to, success with and future direction in rapid prototyping for architectural modeling. The premise that this emerging technology has broad and exciting applications in the building design and construction industry will be supported by visual and physical evidence. This evidence will be presented in the form of…

This book is a resource for parents and teachers who want to teach about recycling and composting by setting up and maintaining a worm composting system. It is designed to be a detailed yet simple manual of vermicomposting. The manual covers the basics of vermicomposting and answers such questions as where to store a composting container, what…

This illustrated book presents the natural world that exists right outside the door through a series of projects, experiments, and activities that are simple enough for young children to do. Activities are divided into six sections: (1) Insects and Worms; (2) Birds; (3) Backyard Animals; (4) Seeds; (5) Plant Magic; and (6) Soil, Air, and Water.…

This guide is designed for adult volunteer leaders, camp counselors, and teachers who want to explore the subject of recycling with youth. An introduction explores the waste disposal options of reducing, reusing, and recycling, and reasons for recycling. Additional background information is provided on common solid waste and how it can be reused…

Describes methods teachers can use at the beginning of the school year to perceive students as individuals and to provide opportunities for both the teacher and the students themselves to recognize and appreciate the diversity and rich variety in the class.

A weekly classroom newsletter produced jointly by students and teachers is a practical way of involving adult basic education (ABE) students in writing activities while simultaneously increasing each student's ownership of the class. Such newsletters benefit ABE programs by incorporating the following recognized principles of adult education: ABE…

Described the creation of optical toys which students make and assemble themselves. (RK)

Discussed the influence of Boris the Brontosaurus on third grade students, who created him in an art project. (RK)

Using the theme of food as the focus of their art students created some "POP art". (RK)

Production methods and content of a library-produced videotape titled "The Term Paper: Getting It Together." (LS)