Described as one of 34 booklets in a series of promising programs on childhood education, the report presents information on the Boston Public Schools Learning Laboratories (Massachusetts). The special approach for slow learners and gifted students in grades two through four is discussed in terms of purpose and structure, population served,…

This paper presents the procedures, results and conclusions of a study designed to determine whether three different methodological approaches to the laboratory for a general education physical science course would lead to the same behavioral outcomes. Students enrolled in the physical science course were randomized into one of three laboratory…

The 1969 Western Regional Conference on Testing Problems dealt with developments and assessments in educational centers and laboratories. The following speeches were presented: (1) "Behavioral Objective Specifications in Evaluation: Relevant or Irrelevant" by Marvin C. Alkin; (2) "Approaches to the Validation of Learning Hierarchies" by Margaret…

Members of the Physics Department and the Science Education Department have combined their efforts to implement an audio-tutorial (A-T) mode of instruction in an introductory physics course for non-physical science majors. In the A-T approach, a tape-guided discussion is integrated with various student activities such as laboratory work, viewing…

TEN CHILDREN AGED 5-8 WERE SELECTED TO TEST A SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL, SELF-OPERATING SYSTEM TO DEVELOP LIPREADING SKILLS. THEIR HEARING DEFICIENCY RANGED FROM HARD OF HEARING TO PROFOUNDLY DEAF. THE SYSTEM CONSISTED OF THREE STUDY CARRELS, AN 8-MM CARTRIDGE-LOADING SOUND MOTION PICTURE PROJECTOR, AND AN OBSERVATION BOOTH UTILIZING A ONE-WAY MIRROR.…

Directions are given for making and using spelling learning centers with an Olympics theme. Each learning station is presented as a sports event, for example, Spelling Slalom, Definitions Discus, and Word Recall Race. (SJL)

Provides the rationale for an open composition laboratory, such as the one at Auburn University, within a remedial freshman English program. Suggests guidelines for the design and implementation of such a laboratory. (RL)

Investigates effects of children's learning center experience on academic achievement, self-concept, attitudes toward peers, educational institutions, and authority. Results indicate that elementary school pupils who had used the centers scored better on post-tests than those who had not used the centers. Discusses positive effects of learning…

Cites studies and three illustrative cases showing benefits to a reading program which can be derived from creative dramatics activities. Discusses materials and supplies, physical arrangement and management techniques for a creative dramatics learning center. (BR)

The Resource Management Center at Hood College (Maryland) provides home economics students with facilities to study and practice resource conservation, nutrition and preventive health maintenance, and community outreach. (SK)

Discusses hardware and software requirements and the physical layout of a computerized general psychology laboratory which provides students with direct experience in contemporary psychological research. Lists topics and assignments for the class as well as software used. Concludes that students overwhelmingly rate the class as helpful in learning…

Considers educational applications of local area computer networks and discusses industry standards for design established by the International Standards Organization (ISO) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). A futuristic view of a learning laboratory using a local area network is presented. (Author/LRW)

Discusses microcomputer network benefits; points out their current shortcomings in the areas of software availability and legal use, required equipment, and vendor reliability; describes how to set up a worthwhile specialized network despite these shortcomings; and outlines reasons for expecting networks to play a larger future role in education.…

The Centennial Education Program of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a six-credit residential instruction unit, offers students academic work in self-directed projects. Examples of projects, faculty involvement, time involvement, and related cognitive and affective relationships are described. (LBH)