Preschool children's ability to associate pairs of toys was studied under one of four experimental conditions. All three subject-involvement conditions produced better learning. (ST)

The author describes a project in which students studying the Middle Ages were taught in terms of process rather than by juggling historical facts. Ten learning centers tackled important phases of medieval social life, religious groups, military organization, government and the economy. (Author)

Describes a rationale for awarding credit for experiential learning based on the student's ability to process experience and transfer cognitive and affective perceptions. Lists five general competencies that a student must demonstrate in order to be awarded credit under this rationale. (W.C. Publications, P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042) (NRJ)

Describes experience-based learning as programs that are designed to expand the setting of learning experiences beyond traditional school into occupational and community settings. Includes guidelines for program development and a list of competencies needed by program staff. (JOW)

Explores the background of the current concern with experiential learning for adults, explicates several rationales for conceptualizing experiential learning, and describes strategies that can be used by practitioners to implement experiential learning. (JOW)

Present day science education lacks a conscious effort to help students find links between their lives and scientific phenomena. The learning process in science involves exploring, explaining, and testing explanations and should continue throughout life. (MLF)

Describes the wilderness adventure experience for offenders at Santa Fe Mountain Center. The experience can reveal a composite picture of a client's global personality in the way s/he responds to tasks, demands, and stimuli. An example of a client evaluation is provided. (ERB)

Structuring the classroom on an economic model allows students to have responsibilities for "routine" daily tasks. Students are paid in "scholar dollars" and teaching time normally lost to such tasks becomes restructured into learning time. Includes a brief bibliography. (MD)

Presents a brief review of the andragogical model of learning and reports on an attempt to implement the model. The activity involved a group of adult students who took a study tour of an Australian national park. (SK)