Student poor reading ability is causing major problems in the teaching of business education. Suggestions are offered to overcome the difficulty. (BP)

Concepts involved in the various methods of individualization of instruction are not out of reach in the sub-optimal setting, but adjustments in implementation of the methodology are necessary. (MJB)

The author discusses some of the human, psychological, and educational problems that he has encountered in introducing humanistic teaching to his college classes as an alternative to conventional education. (JR)

Argues for a model of in-service training which allows teachers to learn "without a sense of demeaning themselves". (Editor)

Identifies and discusses current literature dealing with alternative teaching techniques in political science. Main areas of concern are methodology, theory, and values. (DB)

The reasons for a child's failure to learn in school are complex and stem from various sources--broken homes, parental indifference, and irresponsible parental behavior. (CK)

Argues the case for bringing constructive change into the process of teaching and learning the classics. Emphasizes particular teaching approaches combined with a critical evaluation of earlier methods of teaching classics. (RK)

In the Soviet Union, data were gathered which testify to the effectiveness of teaching machines and other automated devices, especially for the instruction of strict systems of scientific knowledge. The psychological and pedagogical value of automated teaching aids is, however, in some instances questionable, particularly when programs are based…

The study was undertaken to assess instructional problems perceived by special class teachers, the results of which would serve as a basis for the development of materials for use in the statewide in-service training sessions for teachers of the educable mentally retarded conducted by the Iowa Special Education Curriculum Development Center. To…

Allowing the pupil to have some say in his classroom activities will increase his motivation to learn. Through observation of the pupil's reactions to certain subject matter, the teacher can determine what the next step in learning should be. (CK)