Author explains why he believes that individualized instruction is important, even essential in certain learning situations, but at times it can actually be detrimental to learning. (Author)

Two studies of dyadic learning with college students are reported and instructional applications are suggested. (Author)

This paper describes three models of brain function, each of which contributes to an integrated understanding of human learning. The first model, the up-and-down model, emphasizes the interconnection between brain structures and functions, and argues that since physiological, emotional, and cognitive responses are inseparable, the learning context…

Investigates how the computer can facilitate learning for elementary and middle school students and what aspects of the curriculum can be handled effectively by computers. (Author/RK)

Describes levels of thinking in geometry defined by Pierre van Hiele and Dina van Hiele-Geldof and discusses recent research on geometry learning levels among sixth and ninth graders. (GC)

The University of Kansas Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities has designed and validated a set of task-specific learning strategies to teach mildly disabled students "how to learn" so they can more effectively cope with increased curriculum expectations. (Author/CL)

The author describes instances in which children perform quite well in some areas and poorly in others, and suggests that rather than being unmotivated, these students have a "splinter" type of intelligence. If the cause is cerebral damage, the teacher's attention is best placed on adjusting assignments to their strengths. (CL)

Teachers and students alike have happily subjected themselves to a hanging-strings experiment, only to find themselves face-to-face with their own inability to break out of standard modes of approaching learning situations. Author used the strings problem as a theme in discussing the weaknesses of exclusively systematic education. (Editor/RK)

Group effort in solving problems encountered during student teaching can be of great benefit to the whole class. (HS)

Ways of improving education and learning through involving students in the teaching process are described. (DB)

Factors involved in learning to read are discussed. (CK)