A suggested list of categories is presented to be used in the evaluation of adult-oriented computer software. These categories include instructional range of the program, program execution time, whether or not ancillary materials are available for the software, identifying software use, self-pacing programs, performance-oriented programs, and…

The changing role of the campus physical plant manager in an era of large campuses and rapid technological advancement, and the development of a comprehensive self-education program to meet managers' educational needs are discussed. (MSE)

Purposes of the study were to determine whether training children to compare different parts of text improves detection of text errors and whether self-controlled training of comparison produces more durable use of the strategy. Children offered a self-instructional routine monitored comprehension better than did subjects given minimal training.…

The Advanced Physics Project for Independent Learning (Appil) consists of 10 units based on three themes, namely, materials, forces and fields, and waves. Discusses the content and aims of the project, its emphasis on student-centered learning, managerial advantages, characteristics of the teacher's role, resource implications, and other topics.…

Proposes four guidelines to help educators evaluate vocabulary instruction: (1) instruction should help students relate new vocabulary to their background knowledge, (2) instruction should help students develop elaborated word knowledge, (3) instruction should provide for active student involvement, and (4) instruction should develop students'…

Discusses a continuing education program which incorporates effective staff development techniques and utilization of instructional resources. Considers use of audio tapes in audio-assisted independent study as an appropriate delivery system, emphasizing staff growth and improvement as a community service function jointly planned with other…

Reviewing research on alternative schools, the author notes that the schools show improved student attendance, attitude, and involvement, as well as higher educational quality and academic achievement. (MD)

A sequential model is proposed for educating gifted students from elementary through high school. Operational assumptions of the program are listed and components of junior high school phases discussed. Such a program is recommended as differential, optional, and testable, and parts of the model have been tried successfully. (MJL)

A portable learning center with places to display changing materials and task cards has been used to model instructional methods for teachers of gifted students. The approach, used with discussion, lecture, simulation, and individualization of instruction, helps inservice and preservice teachers understand development of self-direction. (CL)

Investigated the ability of a learning module to influence counselors' decisions about confidential information. The module was a self-paced, programmed text. The study used a Solomon-type design of five groups in controlling for the effect of pretesting when the module was used under two conditions: independent study and study in dyads. (Author)

Describes the logistics and media used to implement the Independent Study Sessions for learning fundamental nursing skills at the University of Delaware and comments upon self-pacing and its relationship to student responsibility. (TA)

Self-instructional slide-tape programs with accompanying manuals expanded and illustrated fundamentals presented in a study guide, and a videocassette on basic diagnostic and treatment procedures demonstrated techniques. A course syllabus synthesized these materials and the student's clinical responsibilities into a detailed directive 10-day…

The purpose of this article is to present a program of learning for older adults in a national park. Because of the growing trend of tourism among retirees this learning during leisure is gaining prominence. The paper brings together the concepts of aging, self-directed learning, and tourism and leisure. In addition this paper presents a…

This book is designed to guide students through a step-by-step process of looking at interests, finding an area of research, and narrowing it down to an appropriate topic for an independent project. It is also intended to help students choose a project in which they can share their research with others. Section 1, "Charting a Course," includes a…

ACHIEVE Mississippi was founded at Mississippi State University to infuse problem-based learning (PBL) and studio-based learning (SBL) into the field of teaching. The secondary education program area infused SBL into secondary majors' Planning and Managing Learning class and Methods of Teaching classes. SBL offered authentic ways for teacher…