Describes the University of Utah's experiment in liberal education, involving almost 100 freshmen in an integrated series of courses designed to promote educational and social growth. Explains that diversity among students and among teachers affected the programs' success, with approaches working for one student (or teacher) not working for…

Describes how the Dallas Independent School District uses the research and development concept of context evaluation to help direct changes in instructional systems, materials, and methodology. (Author/JG)

Studies are divided into two groups--results of experimental programs and effects of traditional schools. The research supports the effectiveness of nontraditional school programs. (Author/IRT)

Describes an experimental Perceptual Motor Skills Program being used in Florissant, Missouri, for students in grades K-1. (JG)

Experientially-based, independent studies, conducted during the month-long January term at St. Lawrence University, and reactions to them are described. Emphasis is on the conflicts arising from non-structured studies approved by the Department of Geology and Geography. (LBH)

A student describes his need for experiential learning processes and the extent to which the School for Educational Change and Development at the University of Northern Colorado has fulfilled that need. (HMD)

The career education program at the Appalachia Educational Laboratory enables teenagers to spend their senior years exploring career opportunities alongside local employers. A general conclusion is that although employer-based career education may not be for every student, a significant number throughout the country can profit from this approach.…

Due to the financial constraints facing Indian education, innovative and noninstitutional methods of imparting instruction must be developed, such as, correspondence courses, continuing education, technical education, and redevelopment of existing resources. (Author/PG)

An experimental program involving historians in the training of history teachers implemented three models for preservice teacher training at the undergraduate level and one and the graduate level. (Author/KM)

Common College serves the San Francisco bay area with an enrollment of excollege students and housewives. This experimental school makes connections between students' interests and opportunities by arranging classes, tutorials, and apprenticeships. It stresses work, travel, and time alone. (Author/PG)

Discusses how three basic management tools combine for effective performance improvement. (Author)

Pressure today is exerted upon school officials for alternatives. The author presents several programs his school system has initiated, with frank appraisal of their success or failure. (Editor)

Intensive courses may have the effect, for better or worse, of inculcating a non-bureaucratic or even anti-bureaucratic approach to education and life, while concurrent courses most likely reinforce bureaucratic behavior patterns. (Author)