This is a catalog of individualized learning activities packages (LAPs). A LAP is a 4" x 6" microfiche containing a maximum of 60 pages. Generally, each LAP contains two sections: (1) a section for teachers including learning objectives, suggestions for materials and activities, and test answer keys; and (2) a student section including a list of…

An annotated bibliography approach was used in this report of a literature review/study designed to determine the effectiveness of learning centers in the classroom and to give classroom teachers a carefully planned system to ensure successful use of learning centers. The first section, which explains the rationale of using learning centers in the…

This program manual provides materials for implementation of a Managing Independent Living Program for adult female offenders in a state residential facility. It also can be adapted appropriately for other institutionalized populations experiencing a transition to more independent community living and for non-institutionalized persons encountering…

Teachers frequently extend their activities beyond what is found in the text by expanding materials in the text or by creating a context for achieving their objectives for the course independent of the text. Teachers who extend beyond the text generally focus their attention on some important aspect of the total program: greater amounts of student…

The interaction of teacher, students, and materials in foreign language study is considered. In the student-centered classroom, the teacher must adapt materials to a particular client or clientele. Student needs and characteristics need to be determined, using diagnostic tools such as aptitude, intelligence and creativity tests, and attitudinal…