A program of self-instructional research is presented which incorporates the perspective that developmental theories may be used to understand and design interventions to remediate dysfunctional behavior in children. This is followed by recent applications of this program to the issue of impulsivity. (Author/GK)

An evaluation of student performances in a materials engineering course using three different teaching methods is presented. A form of personalized self-instruction (PSI) in which the course is offered off-campus, decentralized sequenced instruction (DSI), was compared to on-campus PSI and to the lecture method. The DSI method is shown to be most…

The small percentage of private schools with flourishing senior project programs share common characteristics of program philosophy and design. These programs help students take advantage of available programs such as the annual two-week long Chesapeake cruise of the 60-foot schooner "Dawn Treader." (SB)

Noting that developing skill with a musical instrument requires much dedicated practice, the author gives advice to students and teachers about maximizing the productivity and efficiency of a practice session. (SJL)

The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) was administered to 684 gifted students (grades 5 through 12) selected from 1,500 students enrolled in the Future Problem Solving for Gifted/Talented Students Program. Teachers rated 569 gifted students on a teacher rating scale (TRS) for students' abilities, skills, and motivations required for…

Strategies for adapting instructional support and learning incentives were applied separately and in combination to a college-level lesson on mathematical rules. Adaptations were based on indiviual students' pretest scores. Adaptation of support improved performance significantly when compared with standard support. Incentive effects, however,…

Presented are 38 spelling activities which can be prepared for independent study. For those activities involving specific classroom tools and materials, these materials may be placed in a shoe box with directions for the activity stapled to the top of the box. (KC)

Competency-based orientation for nurses provides a practical and cost-effective transition to the practice setting. The program requires a large initial investment in the development of self-learning materials and evaluation tools but greatly reduces instructor time. (SK)

The author describes the development and success of a program designed to allow gifted and talented and learning problem eighth grade students to choose their own courses and course sequence as they pursued mastery of seven critical skills in reading, writing, computation, problem solving, research, and adjustment. (CL)

Because of the complexities of language, it is very difficult to get students to continue learning after formal instruction is over. Three things are needed: (1) methodological preparation, where the student learns how to continue learning; (2) psychological preparation, where students become confident in controlling their learning, and (3)…

Particular emphasis is on self-instruction, self-determined criteria, self-assessment, and self-reinforcement. Self-punishment, comprehensive programs, and innovative self-control procedures (including distraction and restatement of contingencies) are also evaluated. (Author/DLS)

College health nurses are alerted to their responsibilities and the responsibilities of their employers to keep professional practice updated and to promote continued growth as a professional. (JD)

A post-quiz remediation strategy based on mastering a sequence of subskills in college algebra resulted in higher examination scores for students. (Editor)

Study attributes personality and motivation of students choosing supervised or unsupervised study in a group of high school juniors, and, using discriminant analysis, derives profiles of students who chose independent or dependent study. (RAO)

Discusses the potential impact of microcomputers on physics computer-assisted learning in the United Kingdom. Explains some available systems, their requirements, advantages, problems, and the cost involved. (GA)