This book, a study of the informal classroom methods used successfully in many English infant and junior schools, is the report of two young American teachers who, for one year, observed schools in England and talked with teachers, parents, and children. Strong acceptance of informal approaches is conveyed because, despite some weaknesses, such…

Two different uses of computers in instruction are Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and Computer Managed Instruction (CMI). CMI is primarily concerned with data management in the instructional process, and CAI is the use of computers to control the instructional process itself. The uses of computers in instruction can be described in four main…

The use of electric typewriters for beginning reading instruction was investigated. Thirty-six freshmen and sophomore education majors worked for 10 weeks with nine pairs of L-level (first-grade) children from the Wisconsin University laboratory school on SRA materials, Dolch phrases, and creative writing. Half used typewriters and the rest,…

THE EFFECTIVENESS WAS STUDIED OF A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT, CONDUCTED DURING 6 WEEKS OF A SUMMER, ON THE MOTIVATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND LEARNING ENHANCEMENT OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH (UNEMPLOYABLE AND UNDEREDUCATED). THE 100 PARTICIPATING MALE YOUTHS, AGES 16 TO 21, WERE EACH ASSIGNED TO COUNSELORS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND TO…

THE SYSTEMATIC USE OF MOTIVATING MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AND EVALUATED THROUGH THE TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OF A VIDEO-SOUND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PROGRAMED TELEVISION TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS. FIVE PHYSICS PROGRAMS WERE DEVELOPED AND RECORDED ON VIDEOTAPE. EACH OF THE FIVE PROGRAMS HAD SEQUENCES PRECEDING IT WHICH WERE DESIGNED TO MOTIVATE THE STUDENT…

Author attempts to provide a careful analysis of Maier and Seligman's manuscript (AA 522 796) on learned helplessness with the hope that such a critique will produce a positive effect by clarifying issues of contention and pinpointing weaknesses in need of correction. (Author/RK)

An inexpensive, creative learning environment is described. Supplies, method of assembly, experiences to be encountered in its use and additional value for its use are described. (EB)

Undergraduates completed one of two questionnaires that were identical except for the course grading system, pass-fail vs letter grades. The "overjustification hypothesis," which proposes that grades undermine high intrinsic interest but augment low interest in academic tasks, was partially supported. Questions concerning the classroom…

The role of clinical sciences in the continuing education of pharmacists is seen to be primarily in the area of changing the practice of pharmacy. Programs are described that would alter pharmacists' practice setting, namely the services they provide, and thus establish a rationale for pharmacists' need for continuing education. (JMD)

Behavioral objectives should be regarded as one of several tools available to educators. Research should be directed toward determining their advantages and limitations, as well as the conditions under which they can be used more effectively. Conditions vary depending upon student awareness of and interest in stated objectives; clarity,…

Outlines a study designed to determine if adult interpretive comments significantly influence children's attitudes towards television entertainment programs and the amount of information learned. (MH)

Nine motivational principles with several old and new devices for implementation of each one in the classroom are suggested. The principles provided contain advice such as: allow each student to master basic skills before advancing; encourage students to place emphasis on self competition; and encourage class interaction. (JMD)

Discusses the value of simulation games in moral education in four categories: fun and games; games as simulations of real life; games as motivators; and morality and game theory. Also examines the gaming aspects of morality, as well as the physical, psychological, precedent-setting, and internal consequences of an action. (Author/JK)

A study is reported which utilized an application (Subjective Estimation of Adult Learning Scale) of a psycho-physical technique of magnitude estimation to determine whether there is a social consensus concerning the magnitude of learning that occurs in a variety of adult learning activities. (Editor/EM)