Whitehead's analysis of experience can contribute to an understanding of the process of liberal education by distinguishing among the experiential bases and characters of various kinds of knowledge. Subjective experience is identified as the basis of all philosophical inquiry. (JN)

Includes an explanation of "instructional theory", a sequential comparison of "information assimilation" and "experiential learning", and information on the educational value of Foxfire. Available from: Center for Environmental, Camping and Outdoor Education; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Pine Lake Field…

The school administrator must instill ethical behavior in both students and employees. These two tasks need not have separate solutions. In working with both students and employees, administrators must eliminate barriers to communication, provide opportunities to engage in ethical discussions and decision making, and represent a model of ethical…

Presents a theoretical perspective on how student work experiences can integrate theory and practice and add to values clarification and self-understanding for students. A practical classification model for identifying learning associated with student work-related assignments is presented. (Author)

Earthwatch, a nonprofit clearinghouse that places interested amateurs on scientific expeditions, has sent over 3,000 people to work with 350 scholars. This article describes experiences of a young woman doing archaeological fieldwork at a 300-year-old California mission. (DS)

Although most of adult learning is not formal, adult education focuses primarily on formal schooling. To help resolve the paradox, the author suggests an approach to nonformal adult education using interpersonal learning resources and natural learning. (MF)

Students given evaluation level objectives did as well on relevant and incidental learning as did a control group, while those given knowledge level objectives achieved less incidental learning at the evaluation level. (Editor)

Defines experience and explores its relation to education. Describes the results of a survey of high school students' community and intercultural experiences and discusses the implications of both for social science education. (Author/CK)

Summarizes the responses of 50 people to a questionnaire asking about the way broadcast journalism is being taught in high schools and the types of radio programs students are producing; describes syllabi for two broadcast courses that were compiled on the basis of the survey responses. (GT)

Supports granting formal credit for "life experiences," especially in the social sciences, and reviews the writings of John Dewey on the assessment of life experiences and criteria for awarding credit. Also describes current methods of earning degree credit at Jamestown Community College. (MB)

Describes independent and group research activities for the classroom focusing on the properties of air. (SS)

Eleven higher education institutions were involved in planning, and six in implementing a national project on experiential education sponsored by NISS during the years 1974 to 1976. The developmental work, purposes of the research intended to be accomplished, and reasons for termination of the project are described. (Author/LBH)

Asserting that educators and educational institutions should view equal rights as a human, rather than sex specific issue, this panel discussion explores the ramifications for society when equal rights are not afforded males, females, homosexuals, or minorities. A case is made for using experiential education to equalize sex roles. (JC)

Preservice teacher interns learned from direct, first-hand practical experiences rather than just from theoretical ideas, the kinds of feelings a new and stressful situation may elicit. (NQ)

Describes use of play crates, containers holding items that connect activities to a particular theme, in the outdoor classroom. Describes using crates to plan more creatively, enhance children's independence, and build spontaneous and individual interests. Provides direction in assembling and implementing play crates, and extending outdoor…