Describes using a literature analysis paper for grading physics students. Each student examines a physics paper from the literature, checks its accuracy and the accuracy of its references by use of the library, and applies it to answer some assigned questions. (MLH)

This study was designed primarily to investigate the impact of anonymous peer feedback on student meaningful learning in higher education. Forty-seven students from three undergraduate classes from a central US university participated in this study. Students were asked to build a web-based project. In the experimental group, technology-mediated…

Mentoring is an integral part of SERVE's Senior Project program. Mentors provide support and guidance to students as they complete the requirements of Senior Project by meeting with them to offer input on their research papers and assistance with the design and implementation of their projects. Approximately 100 schools in SERVE's 6-state region…

Long-term learning agreements are compacts between faculty members and students that permit students to "borrow" a grade and then pay to keep it by carrying out specified supplementary activities during an extended period after an academic term ends. These agreements can combat grade inflation, reinforce students' self-confidence, allow…

Service-learning is a curriculum-based form of community service that integrates classroom instruction and reflection with hands-on service experiences. While the number of schools organizing service-learning activities has not yet surpassed the large percentage of K-12 institutions that simply offer or organize community service, the pedagogy has…

Students find American History more interesting when they set out to make a movie of the gold rush. (GB)

Presents step by step procedures for a student writing project for seventh graders. (RB)

The program described in this report involves selected high school students who were trained as mental health aides and worked with primary grade children referred for school maladaptation problems. Data evaluating the program's effectiveness are presented. (Author)

Analyzes the weaknesses of student projects and suggests five ways to improve them. (RB)

In a large art undertaking, students experience their ability to expand their selectivity. (Author/RK)

By beautification of their educational surroundings students make their learning experience more stimulating. (RK)

Sixth grade teacher describes how pride of authorship builds improved language skills.'' (Editor/SP)

The principal of DeLand (Florida) Junior High School describes a system which has been successful in overcoming apathy toward his student council. (Editor)

Article's purpose is to acquaint teachers with the variety of index entries that children will encounter in their use of references. (Author)