As a supplement to the principal reports, descriptions are given in this report for the development, validation, and installation of the Self-Paced Physics Course at the U. S. Naval Academy. Following an executive summary, an introduction to course characteristics, and an overview of the project, statistical tests are discussed in connection with…

A report on the development and tryout of an individualized chemistry program is presented in this monograph, based on the 1969 pilot-test results obtained from the P. K. Yonge Laboratory School and the 1970-72 field test findings from public schools in Florida. The purpose of introducing this program is to help teachers in adopting more…

School Self Renewal, rooted in the ideas of Organizational Development, is a process of school improvement undertaken with the participation of the members of the school community. Based on reports of Renewal projects in New York City Public High Schools, this paper presents some of Renewal's problem areas, strengths, and the implications of the…

This report of the work of self-help groups of unemployed black adults in Britain shows how effectively these groups are able to generate employment opportunities for their members and offers recommendations for the further development of such initiatives. Chapter 1 describes setting up the research project to provide information on the efforts…

A sourcebook of curriculum and teaching materials pertaining to primary prevention in mental health and social work is presented. Contents include: two articles addressing the theoretical dimensions of primary prevention and the relationship to social work education and practice; five articles describing preventive content that can be integrated…