The primary focus of this document is the mechanics of organizing a learning center for readiness-level children. The first section outlines procedures for using the learning center, including determination of student eligibility, referral of students, placement, and evaluation. Also included are: a referral form; a list of evaluation instruments;…

This handbook includes assorted checklists, calendars, guides, and forms to help in managing a high school reading laboratory. The program is based on a diagnostic-prescriptive, skill-centered approach to the teaching of reading. Procedures related to the philosophy of the program, organization and storage of materials, record keeping, and testing…

A study was conducted to identify and evaluate effective recruitment strategies and the effectiveness of a short-term, individualized audio-tutorial course designed to improve the communications skills of non-traditional students. Subjects were 30 students enrolled in and completing the individualized course, Learning Skills I, and 30 control…

Operation COPE, an experimental demonstration project in adult basic education, established two family learning centers in Washington, D.C., that served a total of 110 disadvantaged mothers who were heads of households with educational achievement under eight years. Problem solving and relating learning to action were program objectives. (LH)

Author challenged educators to change their educational viewpoints, and further suggested that society as a whole review its cultural patterns into viewing education as a cradle to the grave activity. (Editor/RK)

This article describes how a school psychologist used her skills to develop materials, instructional methodologies, and assessment strategies to facilitate the vocational education of students with special needs. The role of psychologist, instructor, consultant, manager of facility, and researcher are described. The importance of training in…

The conclusion of a six-part series on planning and designing media facilities deals with problems of security. (Author/MLF)

Statistical laboratory exercises designed to promote better understanding of statistical concepts in an introductory non-calculus statistics course are illustrated. The exercises make extensive use of data that are individually generated by tables of random digits or by computer. (MN)

Compares this instructional approach with the traditional-classroom method and suggests equipment that an English workshop needs. (RL)

The purpose of a learning center is to offer a variety of resources and teaching technologies, such as video, audio, computer-assisted instruction, and interactive video, and to tailor their use to a person's preferred learning style. (Author/JOW)

Portrays development of a personal-computer laboratory for engineering majors at Washington Univertsity, St. Louis; reviews issues addressed by the lab including access, security, administration, and standardization of personal-computer configuration; and describes computer-based courses offered by the lab and computer software developed for…

A learning system is a logical arrangement of learning experience progressions designed to improve the relevance of educational topics to the individual student, using such strategies as pre- and post-assessments, recycling activities, learning laboratories, small and large group meetings, and independent study. (MB)

An approach to the teaching of composition undertaken by the University of South Carolina writing laboratory is described in which the objective is to educate students and teachers in the composition process and to discover more about how writing is learned. Focus is on helping people learn to think. (LBH)

Modular Technology Education (MTE) uses a combination of multi-media and hands-on activities to teach important concepts that increase the student's interest level as well as provide students with career choices that best fit their individual interests. This booklet provides 15 key planning steps for developing an MTE program and avoiding…

After researching NASSP's clearinghouse of information on exemplary programs, the writers present a synthesis of instructional strategies and curricular modalities in communications, social science, and humanities. Schools identified are listed at the end of the article. (Editor)