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Davis, J. G.; Casselman, A. M. – 1979
Written with the hope of improving communications within the outdoor/environmental education network, this catalogue lists 158 school boards or organizations and 40 camps in Ontario. It is organized by region and contains the following information for each group: Type of program (organized, incidental, residential, school based, elementary,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Conservation Education, Day Camp Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Goldwasser, Matthew, Comp.; Beer, Jim, Comp. – 1985
This adventure alternatives directory identifies organizations and agencies providing programs which link traditional therapeutic strategies with alternative practices to address a range of problems in corrections, mental health, and special populations. Its alphabetical format and user profile key, coupled with a state by state index, make this…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Correctional Rehabilitation, Experiential Learning, Mental Health Programs
National Association of Private, Nontraditional Schools and Colleges, Grand Junction, CO. – 1983
Questions and answers concerning accreditation of postsecondary institutions are presented, along with a list of personal/organizational sources and bibliographical sources of information. Information is provided on the following: accreditation and its origin, the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, the U.S. Department of Education, the…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Agency Cooperation, Eligibility
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Regents External Degree Program. – 1982
The Regents External Degrees program to earn a degree without attending college, and the College Proficiency Examinations to validate knowledge gained outside of the formal college classroom are described. The programs are administered by the University of the State of New York, which has no campus or courses, but accepts credits from accredited…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Credits, Degree Requirements
Keiffer, Elisabeth – Woman's Day, 1986
Colleges and universities have responded to the need of adults to possess academic credentials by designing programs flexible enough to fit any situation. Portfolio assessment, independent study, credit-by-exam, and credit for prior learning are among the ways people earn degrees. Some women's experiences and sources for study cited. (MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Certification, College Credits, Educational Experience
Download full textERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools, Charleston, WV. – 1993
This directory lists organizations actively involved in outdoor experiential education. Outdoor experiential education includes some or all of the following elements: (1) active involvement in solving outdoor problems; (2) verbal reflection following the experience; (3) introduction of a level of stress or challenge in completing the outdoor…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Columbia, MD. – 1986
This booklet provides a guide to some of the credit-bearing opportunities in place at more than 1,200 United States colleges and universities that recognize learning obtained away from the formal college classroom. The data were compiled from a fall 1984 survey and are presented in two sections. The first provides the programmatic information…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College Credits, College Programs, Degree Requirements
Schreier, James W., Ed. – 1977
Five major sections in this directory present information from the Association for Business Simulation and Experiential Learning (ABSEL), including (1) simulations/experiential materials, (2) course descriptions, (3) ABSEL interest directory, (4) ABSEL membership directory, and (5) ABSEL facts and figures. Section 1 contains short summaries of…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Biographical Inventories, Business Education, Course Descriptions
1979
Guidebook descriptions of the 3000 worldwide adventure trips open to public participation include highlights, itinerary, level of experience necessary, requirements, location, duration, dates, cost, and addresses and telephone numbers of the operating organizations. The guidebook is organized in four major sections and, within each section, into…
Descriptors: Activities, Adventure Education, Anthropology, Athletics
Peer reviewedCollege and University, 1979
Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that relate to nontraditional education and special programs are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Affirmative Action, Conferences
Helm, Judy Harris, Ed. – 1996
A project is an extended, in-depth investigation of a topic, ideally one worthy of children's attention and energy. This catalog, prepared for an annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, combines articles explaining the project approach in the classroom with summaries of projects displayed at the meeting. It…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Creative Development, Discovery Learning
Osis, Vicki J. – 1986
Designed to familiarize Oregon teachers with a variety of marine education materials, this guide offers suggestions and information for accessing marine education resources. Contents include: (1) project description; (2) marine education and goal-based instruction (explaining how to infuse marine education into existing courses); (3) marine…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Spotts, Robert L.; Hampson, Barbara Bednarz – 1979
This directory of Experience-Based Career Education (EBCE) programs is designed (1) to facilitate communication among EBCE practitioners and potential adaptors by providing programmatic and demographic data about the programs implemented in schools across the country and (2) to serve the National EBCE Association as an initial listing of its…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Demography, Demonstration Programs
Curtis, Ramona E. – 1979
Designed as a tool for school personnel seeking sites and facilities for resident outdoor education, this directory provides information on 45 resident outdoor education sites in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The document is organized in a comprehensive table and in individual site descriptions. For each site, the table briefly…
Descriptors: Camping, Costs, Directories, Educational Equipment
Gerstein, Jackie, Ed. – 1992
This directory lists 257 organizations with therapeutic adventure and experiential programs for special needs populations. The information was generated from a survey of members of the Association for Experiential Education. Special needs populations include youth-at-risk, persons with addictions, juvenile and adult offenders, inpatient and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, At Risk Persons, Camping, Counseling
