The author analyzes the meaning of self-direction, defends and refutes it as a distinguishing feature of adulthood as compared to childhood and youth, and assesses its significance for lifelong education and learning. (JOW)

A multiple baseline design was used to demonstrate the effectiveness of a self-instruction training sequence across three groups of three preschool handicapped students to improve their ability to count a requested number of objects from one to ten. Eight of nine students showed improved accuracy in counting objects and generalized these gains to…

Two studies involving a total of six 5 and 6-year olds demonstrated that it is possible to increase specified components of children's creative behaviors using a verbal self-instructional procedure. A social validation procedure indicated that drawings high in representational diversity were ranked as significantly more creative than baseline…

A self-instructional unit on advanced astronomy concepts resulted in moderate to high growth in specific target skills for gifted students in grades five through eight. Most of the students expressed heightened interest in astronomy, and one-half elected to pursue advanced investigations in astronomical research. (CL)

Article examines styles of self-study in relation to the type of subject matter to be covered. Concludes that the Keller plan is the natural method to use when many links between topics appear on the prerequisity knowledge diagram appropriate to the subject area--as often happens in science. (Author)

Techniques presented are: analysis of discrepant events, presentation of open-ended problems, and problem formulation activities. (Authors)

This paper is an account of the first two years of the Experimental Study Group, a full-time program of supervised independent study for undergraduates, together with suggestions for those working in or planning similar programs in otherwise traditional schools. (Authors/JA)

Article examines the results of empirical research carried out on independent study at the college level. (Editor)

Experiences with two methods of teaching seventh grade mathematics, independent study and student presentation of lessons, are discussed. (JG)

The development of instructional materials to be used in independent study courses that are offered off-campus for full academic credit. (Author/RM)