Answers criticisms of self-paced instruction (SPI) by citing advantages of SPI over lecture methods. Concludes that criticisms of SPI are useful since they indicate in which areas further research should be conducted to improve this method of instruction. (MLH)

Discusses typical problems in self-paced courses and suggests ways to approach these problems: grading, student procrastination, and adequately introducing the students to the course. (MLH)

Presents three viewpoints on the Keller Plan or Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), given by an associate dean, a department chairman, and a professor. Concentrates on PSI engineering courses, but includes many general comments. (MLH)

Reports some reactions and opinions of the students to a course in nuclear and radiation chemistry using programmed instructional aids. Concludes that the findings were very favorable to the course. (GA)

Compares a self-paced laboratory to a conventional laboratory; the students in the self-paced group achieved significantly higher grades and were enthusiastic about the format. (MLH)

This newsletter presents some insight into the program "Seventy-Six in '76," the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) collegiate minicourse program. This program is one utilizing an audiotutorial, self-paced approach. Information relating to the program's conception, its development, and the product itself is presented. The…

Describes a self-instructional Keller Plan (Personalized System of Instruction) course in geological oceanology which includes laboratory activities and field trips. (SL)