Self-study courses in universities, polytechnics and colleges in the United Kingdom and Ireland, increasingly used in undergraduate science teaching, place great emphasis on individual study of prepared materials, primarily written units. A survey of forty-three such courses is reported including positive data on outcomes. (JT)

In three of four physiology topics studied, audiotape/booklet use was a significantly more effective method of study than the conventional method of text books and lecture notes. Student response was favorable as well as academic achievement. (Author/LBH)

Describes the use of a self-instructional system in an animal structure and function course for meat inspection students at Lincoln College. The method was shown to be successful in promoting learning as measured by pre-test/post-test gain. The highest rated components for both enjoyment and effectiveness in the course were the self-paced feature…

This booklet is the second of three sequels to "A Guide to the Selection of Instructional Methods." Following a brief introduction, the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of five individualized learning techniques are examined: (1) directed study of material in textbooks; (2) study of specially-prepared hand-out notes or…

The traditional methods of university education and some alternative approaches are considered in light of the course needs of both students and teacher. The self-teaching system is examined in the overall context of the learning process. This is followed by three case studies of the development and use of self-teaching systems, one for chemical…