The most interesting and challenging aspect of studying Chinese is writing Chinese characters. Unfortunately, the learning of Chinese characters receives only marginal attention in a typical classroom. Given that vocabularies in textbooks are based on spoken language rather than the principles of character formation, and also given the pressures…

Since its inception in India in 1962, distance education has grown in popularity. The Distance Education Council (DEC) directs distance learning within India's higher education system. The DEC's promotion, coordination, and maintenance of standards for distance education are its three major roles. Its initiatives include grants, support for…

This paper presents an argument for self-study of teacher education practices as a means-and-ends tool for promoting reflective teaching. The assertion is that self-study serves a dual purpose: as a means to promote reflective teaching and as a substantive end of teacher education. The argument consists of a five-part theoretical rationale for the…

Technical, manufacturing, and administrative personnel in an IBM plant can request participation in a highly flexible career development program which is based on the assumption that the vitality of "obsolete" employees can probably be renewed only through volumtary development of each individual in directions dictated by that individual's…

Presents a list of topics, research areas, references, and laboratory equipment which is prepared to facilitate general-science students' understanding of physics aspects in accelerated reference frames after their study of circular motion and Galilean relativity in mechanics. (CC)

Discusses changing trends in education--college programs, teaching methods and training, adult education, student interests, teacher role. (DD)

A description of a study in which pictures were used to teach vocational high school students to repair automobile distributors. (Author)

Article explores the growing pains of an experimental school seeking to expand the learning experience. (RK)

Describes a five-week introductory medical science course designed for both science and nonscience majors through integration of physiology, organic chemistry, anatomy, and biochemistry. Suggests its use as a quarter-semester, a tri-semester, or a regular semester course for students including premed and medical technicians. (CC)

A program of independent study within an English class is advocated. (RD)

Independent study and credit by examination leading to the baccalaureate degree may enable institutions to meet increasing costs, open enrollments, continuing education and other current challenges. (Editor/IR)

Speech delivered at the National Association of Language Laboratory Directors (NALLD) Seventh Annual Business Meeting, March 23, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DS)