Highlights the importance of using verbal and nonverbal neurolinguistic programming to maximize the potential of interactions between interpreters and the general public and to improve long-term interactions. Discusses the power of mirroring and representational systems. Contains 29 references. (JRH)

Discusses five major issues confronting environmental interpretation. Also addresses eight major topics that interpreters must clarify and on which action must be taken: (1) the definition of the field; (2) philosophy; (3) audience; (4) site or setting; (5) organization; (6) communications delivery system; (7) education; and (8) research. (JN)

Stresses the importance of experiential learning and reflection as bases of nature interpretation and environmental action. To promote effective nature interpretation by students, outdoor educators must develop skills in communication, dealing with the process of cumulative experiences, selecting evaluation criteria, examining meanings and…

Compiled are abstracts of recent master's and doctoral level work in environmental education and environmental communications. The document's objectives are: (1) to make recent research known to professionals and students; and (2) to indicate the current nature of graduate education in these fields. Included in the compilation are sections…

Compiled are 31 abstracts of recent master's theses and doctoral dissertations in environmental education (EE) and communications. These abstracts are organized into seven categories: (1) site analysis (descriptions and development plans for areas to be used for EE); (2) parks and camps-users and interpreters (studies dealing with park and camp…

Compiled are 37 abstracts of recent master's, doctoral, and major project research in environmental education and communications. Most of the citations included describe work completed in the 1982-83 academic year. Abstracts are organized into seven topic areas: (1) site analysis--descriptions and development plans for areas to be used for…

Compiled are 61 abstracts of master's theses in environmental education and communications. Three of the these were completed in 1978, 24 in 1977, 15 in 1976, and the remaining 19, prior to 1976. Abstracts are organized into six categories; (1) site analysis: descriptions and development plans for areas to be used for environmental education; (2)…

Compiled are 35 abstracts of recent master's and doctoral theses and major project research works in environmental education and communications. Most of the citations included describe work completed in the 1983-84 academic year. Abstracts are organized into seven topic areas: (1) site analysis--descriptions and development plans for areas to be…

Compiled are 52 abstracts of recent master's, doctoral, and major project research in environmental education and communications. Most of the citations included describe work completed in the 1981-82 academic year, although a few abstracts of earlier work have also been included. Abstracts are organized into seven topic areas: (1) site analysis --…