The purpose of this article is to present various findings on self-directed learning (SDL). The article contains three main parts: historical foundation of self-directed learning, a summary of various literature reviews on self-directed learning, and an analysis of current research on self-directed learning. SDL has been a significant factor in…

This paper describes the life and achievements of businessman, philanthropist, and photographic innovator, George Eastman. Aspects of multiple intelligences theory with regard to Eastman's life are discussed. The paper details Eastman's many and varied successes after a poor childhood and notes that, although he left school at 13 to help support…

A survey to determine the usefulness of permitting students to stop-out'' - take a year off from academic work for travel, work, special programs or personal study. (Editor)

Paper presented at the 25th All India Adult Education Conference held in Bombay, India, October 30-November 3, 1972. (DS)

Article reviews an earlier research project by Allen Tough which has considerable importance and implications for adult learning, and especially for teachers and organizers of training programs. (Editor)

Data demonstrate than an Interim Term program possesses significant potential for adding to the breadth and general education dimension of a student's college learning experience. (Author)

The author explores the possibilities of independent study in the field of health education. (BY)

Described is the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) used at the University of Texas School of Library Science. (2 references) (SJ)

Significant differences emerged among examination scores for students assigned to use microfiche, those for whom use was optional and those not permitted access. (Editor)

Adults have long been aided in their research by the facilities of the local public library, as well as interloan privileges with other libraries. Gifted children must also be given the advantages of these expanded library services so that they too can engage in research of interest to them. (Author/NH)

An educational experiment in which the university becomes a community of independent study, with students reading under the guidance of a library faculty is described. (DB)