The role and activities of university mathematics departments in Third-World countries are examined. These institutions are largely responsible for their nations' efforts at developing mathematics within their own borders, and it is concluded by the author that these structures are seriously deficient. (MP)

A theory of experiential instruction based on the ideas of Jerome Bruner is proposed. Four general requirements of instructional theory are examined and it is recommended that research and development refine and improve the practice of experiential instruction. (Author/SF)

An experiential learning questionnaire was administered to students in eight experience-based career education programs to determine the characteristics of both good and poor learning experiences in the community. Implications of the study for college staff responsible for designing or improving community-based experiential programs are discussed.…

The portfolio method of assessing past experience for the award of academic credit is compared and contrasted to the project-syllabus method. It is suggested that the project-syllabus method is a more appropriate form for evaluating past experience. (Author/SF)

Important social-psychological factors in the educational field-experience setting are described. Educational results that can be achieved with experiential education are discussed and their implications for the liberal arts are examined. (Author/SF)

Ideas for enhancing learning from work experience are described, including work-learning progressions, learning descriptions, project development, linking work experience and courses, and educational debriefing. The importance of combining an effective work experience with other parts of the educational program is emphasized. (Author/SF)

Although new problems are encountered as field experience programs grow larger, the basic principles of assuring educational quality remain the same. One large field experience program, the Washington Center for Learning Alternatives, and the method of educational quality control developed by that program, are described. (Author/SF)

A program developed at Illinois State University for coordinating internships and other credit-generating field experiences is described. The work experiences are planned, administered, and supervised at the department level and coordinated through a university-wide central office. (Author/SF)

The off-campus term program (OCT) of the University of South Florida is described. The OCT represents a model of centralized, comprehensive experiential education. The methods and systems used are described as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the OCT centralized model. (Author/SF)

The semantic differential--one approach to attitude measurement--basically records a combination of a person's associations with a particular concept with a scaling procedure. This paper considers the implications of such a device for teachers of mathematics. (Author/MK)

This study was designed to determine if the use of manipulative aids facilitated learning of mathematical concepts and skills by preservice elementary teachers. Results suggest that demonstration of materials is as effective as the "hands-on" approach. (MK)

This article elaborates on the following aspects of the role played by the history of mathematics in mathematical education: (1) content of curriculum, (2) standard of rigour, (3) interrelation among topics, (4) understanding of subject matter, (5) cultural viewpoint, and (6) confidence in doing mathematics. (Author/MK)

Reasons for changing the mode of teaching undergraduate mathematics are discussed. A description is given of the mathematics program as it has evolved at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. (MK)

The issue of whether to teach calculus in the secondary school is discussed in a historical context and related empirical studies are reviewed. (MK)

A number of bodies have produced guidelines concerning financial support from commercial companies for continuing medical education. Basic principles include independence of the continuing education provider, balanced content, no unusual benefits, and disclosure of potential for bias. (SK)