Examined is the idea that the present time marks the beginning of transition to a balance between resource use and population growth. A look at human awareness of the natural environment and man's position within it is particularly appropriate as the end of a century and a millenium approaches. (RE)

Noting Indian tribes had invented ways to record facts and ideas, with graphic symbols that sometimes reached the complexity of hieroglyphs, this article illustrates and describes Indian symbols. (Author/RTS)

Discusses nonformal education and social change in Latin America. Argues that nonformal education there has not produced a significant amount of social change because of the narrow psychological approach characteristic of most programs. (Author/RK)

Presents the text of the author's speech delivered at the Zakir Husain Memorial Lecture. Major topics covered are the three channels of education in India (formal, informal and incidental); a historical perspective; challenges for and modernization of nonformal education; work and development: the core of nonformal education; extending coverage…

Some work has been done with identifying the components of and constructing a taxonomy for alternative schooling, but the movement itself has dealt primarily with means, rather than goals--and thus falls short of being truly "alternative." (MB)

A study of transformative learning in a South African auto factory explores the contribution of nonformal workplace education to the formation of a learning society. Despite the damage done by apartheid, South Africa appears to have the political and societal will to develop a culture of learning. (SK)

Examines the work of people who design exploratory exhibits for science museums. Discusses asking good questions, meaningful learning, design criteria from "interest experts," and four concepts about ideal learning environments which include choice in formal and informal learning, expert jargon and natural language, skills and dispositions, and…

Contains an annotated bibliography of literature that addresses understanding the family-learning process. The material relates to the definition of family, why families visit museums, how they behave in museums, how they learn in museums, and how this type of learning is measured. Contains 39 references. (DDR)

A connection with nature constitutes the difference between Western science and indigenous perspectives of the natural world. Understanding the synchronicity of natural and astronomical cycles is integral to Anishinaabe cosmology. Examples show how the Anishinaabe cultural worldview and philosophy are reflected in their celestial knowledge and how…

Describes networking from the perspective of rural women in the Pacific Islands. Distinguishes between a network and an organization. (JOW)

In Nepal, the Health Education and Adult Literacy Project for women dealt with four mechanisms: time in school and work, school-acquired dispositions, literacy skills, and health and family planning knowledge. Beginning with a small program enabled the building of leadership essential for a larger-scale program. (SK)

Discussed is the idea that kids are highly politically correct environmentalists on the surface, but underneath they seem to be missing the connection with nature. The author attributes this ignorance of all things natural to things such as kid's preference for video games, television, and lack of access and time. The importance of parental…

The transition of Estonia from totalitarian to democratic society poses challenges for adult education. Changes already taking place include voluntary training, use of private sector schools, opportunities for study abroad, reestablishment of folk high schools, and formation of the Adult Education Association of Estonia. (SK)

Presents a Project Learning Tree (PLT) activity that allows students to describe how leaf characteristics vary from tree to tree and how these characteristics can be used to identify trees. This lesson plan features a description of levels, skills, objectives, materials, enrichment activities, assessment strategies, and a listing of related PLT…

Presents a Project Learning Tree (PLT) activity that has students investigate and compare the lifecycle of a tree to other living things and the tree's role in the ecosystem. Includes background material as well as step-by-step instructions, variation and enrichment ideas, assessment opportunities, and student worksheets. (SJR)