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)

Provides exercises for the sampling and analysis of suspended solids in streams. Advantages are that a number of homemade devices can be used and their construction can involve students at a practical level. The exercises lead to a greater understanding of the natural system. (Author/KC)

This essay, written in 1920, contrasts the experiential approach with a more traditional academic approach to education. (Author/GC)

Describes a step-by-step process for elementary class brainstorming to develop interdisciplinary learning projects and activities: (1) initial listing of everything concerning the topic; (2) organizing the ideas by discipline, responsibility, and logical sequence; (3) experientializing the topics; and (4) identifying skills to be incorporated in…

Trees of all varieties in mid-spring are surprising yet perfect examples of flowering plants. Provides descriptions and photographs of many trees that can be studied. (NEC)

Describes a living history program on life in nineteenth-century San Diego for secondary students. During tours of a restored Victorian house, students view slides of historical photographs, study clothing and furniture styles, and participate in typical sewing, cooking, and cleaning chores. (AM)

One consistent criticism of group involvement is poor leader preparation. The apprenticeship model provides an alternative to an experience-based training model. The development of skills should be graduated, allowing the leader to assume responsibility commensurate with level of training. (Author)

A new principal looks back on the experiences of her first year as an administrator. She stresses the importance of seeing situations from other people's points of view, taking blame for one's own decisions, and using humor, when appropriate. (WD)

Reviews and summarizes the various applications, findings, and conclusions regarding the Kolb experiential learning model and the Learning Style Inventory found in current literature. The usefulness of the model and the instrument are evaluated based upon this evidence. (Author/LLS)

Through a diary and photographs the authors (a gifted student and G/C/T editor) recount their trip to Bulgaria to participate in an International Year of the Child World Assembly for children gifted in the areas of art, music, and creative writing. They describe their experiences and impressions of the country and the friendliness of its people.…

The article focuses on three activities for developing a more creative lifestyle using experiential and guided imagery techniques. (Author/PHR)