A report by the ERIC Clearinghouse at the National Council of Teachers of English. (RD)

The creative use of independent study in small colleges will develop the students' intellectual curiosity and at the same time allow faculty members to work in and contribute to their own fields. (IR)

An unusual new program in Lexington, North Carolina, which is a drastic change to the schedule and methods of presenting learning material, is described. (DB)

Describes the staffing pattern at Top of the World Elementary School, Laguna Beach, California. (Auhor)

Second year civil engineering students are given a choice of topics for specialized independent study and problem solving to develop their engineering appreciation and critical thought. (IR)

The relationships between cognitive style, teacher-structured presentation and independent problem solving teaching methods, and factual-content and concept-generalization achievement are investigated. (DG)

Describes use of laboratory kits to provide practical work for students away from the laboratory. Opportunity for interpretative discussion of data obtained is provided by access to tutors in open laboratories, which contain more elaborate equipment for use when needed. (AL)

Recommends extensive cooperation between librarians and teachers to stimulate students to become enthusiastic readers and suggests ways in which the librarian can make the library program more effective. Bibliography. (RW)