Correspondence education is a tested, flexible, and viable addition to the training and development arsenal of learning tools. Although a comparatively recent development in the professions, properly integrated within the training plan, correspondence study supports any trainer's effort and closes most fundamental learning gaps. (Author/DS)

An elementary school librarian shows why human beings of all ages experience intellectual growth most effectively through learner-centered modes of study. (Author)

The focus of this study is to determine how well the individual can function when he selects self-instructional courses which are job relevant, and then is told to proceed on his own, with little or no specific interest shown in his activity by the formal organization." (Author)

Reviews the need for independent study in science and suggests that independent study should be used in combination with other modes of instruction. Gradually increasing independent study seems more effective than beginning all at once. Considers the role of the teacher, classroom environment, computerized instruction, and includes suggestions for…

A method for helping students to learn something meaningful among the plethora of modern knowledge is explicated. (CK)

Sullins College (Virginia) has introduced a 4-week term scheduled between two regular semesters. This short term provides opportunities for student participation in independent study and voluntary research projects. (JO)

When elective class participation (ECP) and independent learning activities for adults were compared with the conventional lecture discussion method, the ECP approach showed slightly higher posttest gains and generally received high student acceptance. Eight tables. One reference. (LY)

This article describes the design, application and impact of the Fredonia facility...which combines both dial access and audio cassette check-out with a flexible approach to mediated individual station capabilities." (Author)

Practical suggestions for bringing together human resources and multimedia resources. (Editor/DR)

Under faculty supervision, a college student enrolled in a "Sensation and Perception" course constructed a light box, which generated some surprising and interesting color effects. (RM)

Individualized instruction seems to be particularly well suited to the learning styles of gifted students. Independent study is one of the most effective methods for providing individualized instruction to the gifted child in the regular classroom. (Author/SW)

The generalized effects of self instructional training on the classroom performance of three "impulsive" preschool children were investigated using a multiple baseline design across Ss. Findings suggested that generalized increases in accuracy on classroom worksheets were related to the naturalistic format of the self instructional training…