Describes the scientific observations of a seminar group of science educators that toured an island of Hawaii. (LS)

Describes how to plan and execute an extended field trip which provides first hand observation of biological and cultural systems. Socialization of the participants was achieved through common planning and goal achievement. (BR)

Described is a rationale for field study programs and descriptions of field study programs in Great Britain and Australia. Development and support of programs, both financial and staff, are discussed. (RH)

Three topics within the domain of regression-based analyses of multilevel data from quasi-experiments and field studies in educational research and evaluation are presented. The paper begins with a discussion of the general question of choice of unit of analysis, or what may be the more appropriate question of choice of analytical model. It then…

Divorce American-style is becoming an ever-more-frequent event - with effects on children in school. This article confronts the issue from the viewpoint of the school counselor. (Editor)

Described are some uses of a 35mm single lens reflex camera as a tool for the applied study of ecology. Photography is discussed in relation to field trips, ecosystems, general ecological concepts, pollution, and special projects. (PEB)

A discussion of the historical background of man's use of seeds is followed by an explanation of some of the basic concepts relating to seeds. Collecting seeds is discussed, and eight classroom activities are described. (DT)

Based on the assumption that even city dwellers have access to clumps of moss growing on buildings and on pavements, information concerning some of the inhabitants of these mosses and some aspects of the environment in which they live is presented. (PEB)

This paper presents the results of a study to assess both interracial and intraracial attitudes in a field setting, using two measures: (1) compliance with a request for help, and (2) juridic judgments. Black and white female college students asked black and white Boston subway passengers to read a description of a (bogus) legal case, involving…

A competency-based, field-oriented model of instruction is presented for inservice teachers seeking graduate credit for masters degrees and/or certification through a nontraditional format. The program, entitled Project CLASS (Coordinated Learning Activities for School Staff) involves cooperation by the local school staff and the local college for…

The use of fieldwork in evaluation presents the fieldworker and agencies connected with educational evaluation with a number of critical problems. Four of these problems are identified and discussed: 1) definition of the "problem"; 2) multiplicity of signals, expectations, and responses; 3) dispensation of fieldwork data; and 4) collection of data…