The hypothesis that self-monitoring and goal setting enhance students' learning in private study was tested. Subjects were college students blocked into three groups on the basis of their academic achievement, prior to college admission. The three treatment groups scored higher in the final examination, supporting the hypothesis. (LMO)

Suggests the use of self-management techniques to improve student performance. Discusses three areas of student involvement: selecting goals or standards, assessing and recording performance, and rewarding oneself when performance reaches specified goal. Sees academic benefits of this method as greater student responsibility, success, and…

Intended to help developers of home study courses and their directors of education create good correspondence courses, this document updates the 1980 edition and was developed by members of the National Home Study Council's Research and Educational Standards Committee. The document begins with photographs and biographies of its authors. The…