Cultural integration, an ongoing process of cultural awareness, competence, and action, is essential for allied health professionals. It may be fostered through a curriculum emphasizing critical reflection and active and experiential learning, including immersion in other cultures. (Contains 19 references.) (SK)

Describes an investigation into the photosynthetic potential of the different developmental stages of the green unicellular alga Haematococcus pluvialis. Reviews the biotechnological applications of astaxanthin, the red pigment which can be extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis. (Author/MM)

Reports on some of the special considerations that were necessary when ConcepTests, a student active-learning method (SAL), was used in a smaller-sized class (15 students). Finds that the use of ConcepTests was a great way to actively engage students despite the small class size. (MM)

Makes the case that geologic fieldwork requires more than knowledge of basic skills learned in the standard undergraduate curriculum. Argues that synthesis of the skills into a schema must be done before one can address the kinds of problems that arise when doing field investigations. Argues for the use of descriptive geometry and trigonometry in…

Describes a program for juniors and seniors at Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City, North Carolina that aims to allow them to take and pass the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Exam. Describes the curriculum, a variety of field trips, practical experience in the beauty salon/lab at the high school, and other issues. (SR)

Student nurses (n=117) reflected on their psychiatric clinical experience in terms of the quality of the experience and contributions of students, facilitator, and clinical staff. Students were able to identify the strengths and weaknesses in their own actions as well as others in the clinical setting. (SK)

Provides information to help students easily measure gravitational field strength to a few parts in 10,000, a degree of precision 1-2 orders of magnitude better than can be achieved with the simple pendulum. (CCM)

Explains the changing colors on a cathode ray tube monitor while flying on an airplane. (CCM)

Describes a program sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for teachers to travel to Antarctica and the Arctic for a field season to participate in ongoing scientific research. (CCM)

Two faculty from different institutions co-initiated and co-facilitated an interdisciplinary faculty group to mentor members in experiential teaching approaches. Members shared their experiences with experiential strategies, as well as advice, resources, and professional support. Recommendations cover formation of such groups, group processes and…

Describes experiential learning exercises used to explore research in the nursing curriculum. Exercises are linked to clinical placements and opportunities for discussion and critical reflection are provided. (SK)

An Australian rural extension center used a training approach based on adult learning principles and action learning. Action learning was applied daily in residential courses, weekly in development of work-based learning projects, and on a subject basis over 3-4 months. (SK)

Examines the methodology and findings of the emergent environmentalism research project as reported in Environmental Education Research v4 n4. Challenges the ontological stance implicit in the research as well as explicit epistemology. (Author/CCM)

Assesses selected examples of research on significant life experiences. Compares the ways in which these studies use retrospective accounts of experience with autobiographical approaches to curriculum inquiry that have been informed by phenomenology and hermeneutics. (Author/CCM)

Describes the Marine Discovery Center (MDC) which emphasizes conservation of the marine environment, adaptations and features of various creatures, and the discovery of marine creatures in their habitat. (CCM)