This study seeks to establish which scientific reasoning skills are primarily domain-general and which appear to be domain-specific. The subjects, 12 university undergraduates, each participated in self-directed experimentation with three different content domains. The experimentation contexts were computer-based laboratories in d.c. circuits…

In addition to the cult mystique that the notion of self-directed learning (SDL) has attained, controversy has arisen over its definition, its proper environment, and other issues. Consequently, a number of issues have arisen. The first is that adults are naturally self-directed. The reality is that adults' reactions to and capability for SDL vary…

Fifty adult male inmates at Lake Correctional Institutional (Florida) were administered Guglielmino's Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale to determine their capability of self-directed or independent learning. The mean score on the scale was 135.1 and the standard deviation was 17.235. The results were compared to Guglielmino's national norm.…

The place of formal grammar teaching is of secondary importance to developing a personally relevant context for students to practice the language and explore their personal experience. Grammar is essential for mastery of a language. However, the few materials available are not user friendly. Therefore, British tutors developed a bank of resources…

A program in which community volunteers act as "mentors" for gifted children by conducting independent study projects is described. Working individually with students, mentors supplement the resource room teacher's direction by providing personal support as well as guidance in the use of research techniques and facilities. Other…

The author asserts that if our young people are to have opportunities to develop their many talents and if our colleges and universities are to attract and hold the ablest students and faculty, then some provision for honors learning is essential. He proposes that institutions promote honors programs, a step toward educational quality. (Editor/JT)

Author presented a description of an instructional system that has been developed and applied successfully, whereby a single art teacher's effectiveness has been considerably expanded. (Author/RK)

Research toward the development of a theory of independent study and telemathic, or distance, learning is discussed in this paper. The concepts of independent study, educational programs, learning programs, teaching programs, and telemathic teaching are defined, and telemathic teaching programs are classified according to distance between teacher…

Although a copious body of research literature concerning the practice of adult self-directed learning exists, the theoretical dimension remains undernourished and poorly developed. If a theory for self-directed learning is to be developed, educators have to decide what is the critical element among the three words in the term self-directed…

Intended for use by students at any level above grade 4, this practice book sharpens students' knowledge of basic grammar skills. The book emphasizes combining and expanding sentences as well as checking written sentences for correct use of various parts of speech. The book includes a section on capitalization and punctuation. The book is…

Intended for use by students at any level above grade 5, this practice book helps students master fundamental grammar concepts and avoid grammar errors commonly made in speaking and writing. The book emphasizes correct sentence structure and clarity of expression. The book includes editing and proofreading exercises and a section on capitalization…

The use of the instructional module in college teaching is discussed. The module is an independent learning package that emphasizes students' learning activities rather than teacher activities. Along with independent modular activities such as reading, writing, discussing, and problem solving, students can use more class time to write, inquire,…

The focus of education today is on producing graduates who can function competently in the real life work situation, thus challenging teachers to produce students who are self-directed and self-motivated lifelong learners. The clinical contract is an effective learning strategy in aiding students to become more self-directed and confident. In…

This handout is designed for students at Howard Community College who wish to earn upper-level credit in psychology through independent study or self-directed learning (SDL). Section I explains the differences between independent study, which involves the student meeting the instructor's course objectives through independent writing and research…

This paper introduces the use of self-assessed questions (SAQ) in interactive learning material. SAQs have two related but separate functions in learning materials: SAQs sustain the student's concentration and breaks up the text, and SAQs help the student assess progress of learning at a particular point in the material. Examples are given of…