The Western Region AMIDS Evaluation Team examined a variety of approaches to leadership development which would make it possible for adult, business, technical and vocational educators to become knowledgeable in evaluation. The following three intents were specified for the leadership development project: (1) to provide participants with an…

The objectives of this study were to design a self-instructional or programmed learning instrument that would enable the learner to obtain training in what the newsletter can do and how to produce an effective newsletter. Programmed instruction is defined and discussed, and the use of programmed instruction in adult education is referenced.…

During the 1967-69 ninth grade students at the University of Chicago Laboratory School had the opportunity to schedule various activities during an optional session when they participated in part of an independent learning project. Staff of the project included teachers of English, mathematics, science, and social studies, two librarians, a…

An induction guide to help the extension agent get acquainted with his role and suggestions for completing learning experiences that are included in the guide comprise this two-part publication. The training guide learning experiences, a total of 25, are made up of: Objectives of the New Worker; When Completed; Learning Experiences; Person(s)…

This study was part of an effort to evaluate the effectiveness of offering three options--lecture, lecture with discussions, and independent reading--to students in a large lecture course and was concerned with identifying any significant student variables related to choice of an option. The subjects were 185 students in an experimental psychology…

Self-instructional materials foster humanistic instruction and encourage students to become independent, industrious, and committed learners. (DD)

A study at Illinois State University indicates that the Christensen method may be used in self-instructional units to improve writing organization. (DD)

Reactions to a self instructional microteaching course were investigated in a sample of 28 experienced teachers. (JY)

The article examines the concept of educational self-direction in teacher education, an educational environment that encourages the use of initiative, thought, and independent judgement in learning, through consideration of relevant theory and research and empirical investigation involving the development of a questionnaire to assess educational…

A study examined physicians' attitudes toward structured self-directed learning. Responses to questionnaire items indicated respondents' attitudes toward the practice; scores were compared using the variables of age and hours spent at self-directed learning. Data indicated a predominantly neutral or indifferent attitude. (Author/CH)

Presents a description of a mental practice procedure that integrates a number of proven self-management techniques which include relaxation, persistent practice, self-monitoring, self-assessment, self-instruction, and self-reinforcement. The usefulness of the approach for improving vocational task performance is presented. Advantages of the…

The author discusses how secretaries can manage their own professional development. Major points are (1) practice and update technical skills, (2) work toward certification, and (3) maintain a professional image, good etiquette, and a positive attitude. (CH)

Social-assisted learning means that social forces provide tutorial activities for self-study through television, face-to-face instruction, audiotapes, and videotapes. The instruction is based on requirements in specialized majors, courses, and outlines of self-study examination. (JOW)

Topics covered in this essay include the functions of an ideal dialogue, essential conditions for establishing the validity of assertions, the role of external and internal restraints on understanding, the function of reflective thought and meaning perspective in dialogic learning, and false consciousness and its relationship to learner needs and…

The use of self-hypnosis techniques to overcome barriers to writing freely is illustrated in the experiences of several writers who successfully used the method. (MSE)