Discussed disadvantages of efficiency approach to education. Distinguishes between the concepts of consuming and generating ideas, between a child's behavior and his experiences and between temporary excitement and sustained interest in regard to learning. (ST)

A critical look at some attempts to solve educational problems, along with some suggestions for improving the use of educational consultants. The pros and cons of team teaching, teacher aides, and individualized instruction are discussed. (ST)

Describes various physics courses offered at Moline, particularly the conduct of self-pacing programs for grade 10-12 students who are either interested in the topic or planning further study in science. Indicates tremendously increasing enrollments with the adoption of the new instruction method. (CC)

Discusses the team teaching approach toward educating music students to become proficient with their musical instruments. (RK)

Examines the move for, and the nature of, competency based teacher education which has emerged as a tentative response to the demand for more accountability in teacher education. A prospective teacher does not exit from a competency based preparation program unless he is able to demonstrate that he has mastered all its publicly stated objectives…

Author discusses the idea of using student peers as instructional managers in individualized systems for programed instruction. (Author/HB)

The most innovative and potentially productive effort in staff development in the Atlanta School System is one directed toward basic skills in reading and math. (Authors)

Describes the educational programs at the MILL (Maximized Individualized Learning Laboratory), an educational facility designed to provide short-term remediation for students who lack the skills to be successful in a particular program. (Author/RK)

Provides some examples of the types of programming that are needed to make an individualized learning center viable with some projections of the future of educational development. (Author/RK)