Describes a co-operative effort of five British universities producing self-instructional units to serve as bridge courses," techniques courses (e.g., microbiological manipulation), or main courses" on specific topics such as enzymes. Lists and describes the units in production at each institution. (AL)

Presents 21 student comments on the the one-semester individualized reading course in the Iowa, City, Iowa, public schools. (SW)

The continuing experiments of individual teachers plus the introduction of new kinds of instructional materials and instructional equipment are likely to generate a new wave of innovations during the seventies. (Author)

Guidelines on how to tell an innovation from a fad. (Author)

In an attempt to create more individualized modes of instruction for elementary pupils, the University of North Dakota established an alternative teacher education program to prepare both prospective and experienced teachers for their new roles in changing schools. (AJ)

A discussion of the need for architects and school planners to design buildings which will allow for the optimization of the new instructional technology. (LS)

Focuses on developments in education that apply to reading tests in general, including behavioral objectives, cognition models, skill analyses, and curriculum packages development. Bibliography. (CM)

A report by the project director of Kansas City's Computer Assisted Instruction Laboratory in Mathematics and Science. (LS)

An approach to teaching based on the English infant school where "youngsters aged from five to 10 work in specially adapted, child sized environments, doing whatever they want. Part of a longer special report which is available from: Grade Teacher Reprints, 23 Leroy Ave., Darien, Conn. 06820 (No. 91291, 75J) (Author/AP)