This study investigated techniques for supporting college students' self-regulation within a core course in child development. The course incorporated Web-based instructional elements as ancillary instruction. Regularly scheduled class meetings occurred approximately twice weekly, highlighting various presentation methods to illustrate materials…

The Level 5 activity book is designed to help children learn that writing messages and stories will help them see the value of learning to spell. The workbook's program is based on the ideas that accurate spelling contributes to the clarity of written messages; spelling accuracy shows attention to detail, sending a positive message to teachers and…

This phonics lesson offers a clear instructional format for teaching onset and rime. The "ig" rime is demonstrated through the use of literature, independent and cooperative learning, critical thinking, and hands-on activities. Instruction is conducted in both an explicit and implicit manner. During two to three 40-minute sessions,…

Lifelong learning is a major challenge for today's professionals. This home-study learning program offers a cost-effective means that allows learners to pace themselves in learning a body of knowledge in relation to their individual needs. A self-assessment questionnaire allows readers to assess their strengths and weaknesses in relation to the…

This book consists of two complete units on paleontology, dinosaurs, and fossils. The first unit is created for lower elementary students and the second one is for upper elementary grade levels. The units are designed for gifted students and encourage students to be responsible for their own education. Each unit is based on an interdisciplinary…

The principal purpose of this article is to examine only a part of the teacher education program and to report on one departure from the traditional program that offers potential for significant qualitative improvement in the product of such programs. (Author)

Junior high school industrial arts students learn in a program in which they select their area of learning, manage their activities, supervise themselves in procedures, and investigate career opportunities. (DS)

Independent learning and teaching is an educational system in which the learner is autonomous, and separated from his teacher by space and time, so that communication is by print, electronic, or other nonhuman medium. (Author)

Discusses the use of simulation games and real-life "role models" to teach introductory chemistry to a class, mostly of biology and engineering majors. Included is a suggested time schedule for a role-playing exercise. (CC)

Describes experiment designed to test the effectiveness of an independent study program as a method of instruction. No significant difference was found between the scholastic achievement of students involved in independent study and those attending classes. In the following year the academic achievement of the experimental group was significantly…

A report on the development and use of self-instruction materials within a project which attempted to consider new methods of education in terms of cost-effectiveness, teacher accountability and learner-based self-instruction. (Author)

Discusses shifting the focus from teaching and teacher to learning and student in language instruction. (DD)

Discusses the use of self-instruction in conducting a college laboratory program in biology. Six different laboratory exercises are set up in carrels, and students rotate around the carrels as they individually complete each exercise. (JR)

Discusses an experience of conducting educational programs which proceed at students' own pace and in their own time. Concludes that people of wide differences in ages and backgrounds can be given opportunities to continue their lifelong independent learning through the new approach. (CC)