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Kaufman, H. G. – Journal of Continuing Education and Training, 1972
Article examines the results of empirical research carried out on independent study at the college level. (Editor)
Descriptors: Continuation Education, Educational Research, Independent Reading, Independent Study
Peer reviewedWilson, Kay B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1971
Experiences with two methods of teaching seventh grade mathematics, independent study and student presentation of lessons, are discussed. (JG)
Descriptors: Grade 7, High Achievement, Independent Study, Instruction
Finn, Kenneth R. – Training and Development Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Conferences, Educational Environment, Independent Study, Sales Workers
Peer reviewedMarkusevic, Aleksej I. – International Review of Education, 1970
Descriptors: Equal Education, Independent Study, Lifelong Learning, Secondary Education
Johnson, Leighton – Momentum, 1971
Descriptors: Emotional Development, Flexible Scheduling, Independent Study, Student Motivation
Peer reviewedRobinson, Donald W. – Educational Leadership, 1971
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Change, Independent Study, Student Needs
Walker, Richard D. – J Educ Libr, 1969
The development of instructional materials to be used in independent study courses that are offered off-campus for full academic credit. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Independent Study, Instructional Materials, Library Education, Library Science
Peer reviewedMcCaffery, James F.; Turner, Daniel S. – Clearing House, 1970
Descriptors: Attendance, Discipline, Educational Innovation, Independent Study
Peer reviewedParke, Beverly N. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1983
Twenty-two high achieving students (grades K-2) who participated in a self instructional mathematics program showed the greatest gains at each level when compared with a high achieving control group and a random comparison group. Advantages of self instruction include ease of administration, flexibility, and a systematic approach. (CL)
Descriptors: Gifted, Independent Study, Mathematics, Primary Education
Peer reviewedScudder, Barbara E. – Journal of Extension, 1977
How to go about using the public library in learn-it-yourself experiences. (WL)
Descriptors: Independent Study, Learning Activities, Library Services, Library Skills
Peer reviewedToeppen, Thurston H. – Educational Forum, 1997
Examination of self-education and feedback systems suggests that self-education, experience, and the science of education are closely related and of great antiquity. (SK)
Descriptors: Experience, Experiential Learning, Feedback, Independent Study
Perry, Deborah L. – Educational Technology, 2002
Discussion of informal learning (intrinsically motivated, non-linear, and self-directed) in museums focuses on a study of museum professionals that investigated learning experiences in their lives. Highlights four types of learning: sparking an interest; delayed learning; visceral learning; and wrap-around learning. (LRW)
Descriptors: Incidental Learning, Independent Study, Learning Processes, Motivation
Peer reviewedSussman, Steve; Dent, Clyde W.; Craig, Sande; Ritt-Olsen, Anamara; McCuller, William J. – Journal of Drug Education, 2002
Describes the development and impact of a self-instruction indicated drug abuse prevention program, Project Towards No Drug Abuse. Describes the justification for the self-instruction program, keys to good programmed self-learning, and how a 12-session health-educator delivered program was converted to a self-instruction format. Presents the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Education, Independent Study, Prevention
Peer reviewedBagnall, Richard G. – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1989
Examines the traditional liberal adult education thesis of educational externalism: that the role of the educator must be undertaken by a person other than the learner. Argues that this requirement is without defensible grounds in the management of the educational event or through singular contribution to its content. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Independent Study, Nonformal Education, Nontraditional Education
Peer reviewedCandy, Philip C. – Studies in Continuing Education, 1988
The first part of this article gives an overview of two major paradigms that have influenced research in education: the positivist/empiricist and the interpretive. The second part presents an attempt to develop a research agenda into self-direction from a perspective that takes into account the learner's subjective interpretation of the learning…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Research, Independent Study, Research Needs
