In a junior college introductory course, an instructor taught two sections in two different ways to discover any differences in achievement or attitude. Fifteen students were randomly assigned to a conventional class and 19 to a field-work class. The first learned by lecture, group discussion, individual project, visual aids, a field trip, and an…

Presents an argument for the expansion of archaeology courses in community colleges, describes the archaeological field work conducted by students at Monroe Community College (Rochester, New York), discusses the implementation of archaeological field work in introductory anthropology curricula, and outlines desirable roles for instructors and…

Aviation and transportation students of Mt. San Antonio College (California) gained first hand experience of commercial airline operations while learning science, geography, and history on a 39-hour trip on a United Airlines jet. This year's program was designed to acquaint students with the Apollo Space program. (CA)

Describes a successful program in which students get college credit for working in the offices of local government officers. (DC)

A description of the functioning, problems, and coordinator roles for Washington State's Community Involvement Program--a systematic effort to place students off-campus in practical learning situations that will augment their formal classroom training--now operating in Washington's 27 community colleges. (DC)

The "experimental learning program" at Manchester Community College encourages students to go out into the community to experience concepts that are discussed in abstract terms in the classroom. Students of political science, geography, economics, psychology, history and social science volunteer for community work and write a final paper…

Opportunities should be made available for students to design their own field experiences with the use of learning contracts. This approach affords the student flexibility, emphasizes initiative and involvement, and aids in the resolution of the problem of school-to-work transition. (Author/JDS)

An account of Tarrant Count Junior College's participation in the American Association of Junior Colleges' Social Science Demonstration Project was presented. The purpose of the project was to involve introductory sociology students in the use of the community as a laboratory to enliven the teaching-learning experience and develop in students a…

First-hand experience in the business world can help an instructor better judge the content of the technical writing course and the competence of the materials to be graded. (MKM)

This document discusses the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and how it has become the lead agency in workforce development for Virginia as well as advancing Virginia's workforce through non-credit training, retaining courses and programs to meet the needs of business and industry. This document contains a summary of activities and…

As a field learning experience, 14 students at College of the Mainland (Texas) examined the structure and components of community leadership in Texas City, Texas. The students were divided into two groups, under the direction of a humanities staff member. The first group, using the reputational study technique, asked community residents to…

The community and junior college can assist in the corrections field by increasing the effectiveness of semiprofessional personnel in all areas and by providing pre-service and in-service education in the field of corrections. This report discusses the competencies needed, and the jobs and training necessary for work in corrections. Various types…

Cooperative education involves on-campus instruction and off-campus work experience. These programs can be referred to as work study, field work, or work experience. The student has the advantage of applying his knowledge in a work situation; the college gains financial benefits; and the employer has the opportunity to influence the student to…

Two basic types of internship plans used by community college health programs are used: (1) lecture/internship mix and (2) block internship. Neither type adequately addresses the problems of small, rural, community colleges attempting to establish quality health occupations programs. The proposed model curriculum uses the advantages of both types.…