Understanding and navigating college rules, resources, and expectations is a considerable barrier for students accessing and transitioning to college (Conley, 2007; Williams, 1996; Hooker & Brand, 2010; Ardoin, 2013; Sheppard, 2012). To improve students' acquisition of pertinent, time-sensitive information, many institutions have implemented…

This paper explores how blended learning can enhance learning at the boundary between academia and industry, and make possible the design of a new kind of internship. Boundary theory proposes that socio-cultural discontinuities between different environments create opportunities for learning. Blended learning pedagogy makes it possible to make the…

The article describes a student-centered approach to generating meaningful learning outcomes in a short-term study abroad program. A practice named Intention/Reflection (I/R) was used to help students to identify, articulate, and reflect upon learning objectives that were personally meaningful, within the broader framework of the intended outcomes…

This study seeks to examine the processes through which leadership is fostered and developed within student leadership development programs. While there has been some scholarly literature written in this area, a dearth in the literature exists with respect to providing a detailed chronicle and examination of the complete processes employed within…

The article introduces external quality assessment results of first cycle and second cycle study programmes renewed under the Human Resources Development Action Programme 2007-2013 priority direction 2 "Lifelong Learning" (hereinafter the "Programme") through the aspect of planning students' independent work. Problems faced…

Colleges offering 2-year diplomas to high-school graduates were among the forefront leaders in online learning however studies illustrating appropriate course construction for such student populations are scarce. Pharmacy Math (MATH16532) is a core course for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing (PN) and Pharmacy Technician (PT) programs at…

Report on a Conference sponsored by The Library-College Associates (Chicago, November 4-8, 1969) promoting the idea of education through independent study. The author believes the goals to be impractical and largely nostalgic in today's world. (JS)

In order to provide self-improvement through a combination of individualized learning and personal attention, the Survey of Reading/Study Efficiency Systems Laboratory is available to all Loyola University of Los Angeles students. The Student Personnel Services directs the Laboratory, which is composed of a number of centers located in the student…

A paper read in February 1972 at the National Conference on Graduate Studies in English at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. (RB)

A PROGRAM OF INDEPENDENT STUDY WAS DEVELOPED FOR COURSES IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION REQUIRED IN A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. THREE GROUPS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM OF FOUR COURSES--(1) HUMAN LEARNING, (2) CHILD DEVELOPMENT, (3) PERSONALITY, AND (4) EVALUATION. ONE GROUP WAS ASSIGNED, A SECOND VOLUNTEERED, AND A…

The open university is a flexible adult education system which utilizes and interdisciplinary approach and embraces a wide range of subjects. Each course consists of correspondence packages, a series of television and radio programs, organized tutorials and counseling systems. The author explores the establishment of such open universities in this…

Describes an independent study program for college students who wish to pursue a truly independent course of studies. Gives examples of individual programs which grew from students' needs and professional experience. Outlines guidelines for independent study. (Author/RC)