This bibliography on the improvement of teaching and learning in higher education was compiled from materials published by the Center for Research and Learning at the University of Michigan. Its 74 references are primarily documents and books published in the 1950's and 1960's, along with a few articles from educational journals. (AF)

Most of America's newest college students are the white sons and daughters of blue collar workers who, because of increased college access, are often poor students academically as well as poor students financially. Colleges must be prepared to offer these students a new kind of learning experience to make freedom of access to college more than a…

Northeastern Illinois University developed a student teaching program designed to prepare the student teacher to function in both an inner-city setting where children are less advantaged socioeconomically as well as in an outer-city setting where the children come from relatively higher socioeconomic backgrounds. The five major aspects of the…

This document describes changes in the traditional methods of supervising student teachers. These changes are based on curricular innovations in schools and universities and the reallocation of currently available resources. Major changes include the employment of a Coordinator of Education Field Experiences whose primary responsibility lies in…

Mount Marty College developed a student teaching program in 1970 which lasted a full semester. The course work ordinarily taken in an 8-week block during professional semester was integrated into the work of the full semester. Teacher education faculty and special methods faculty in the academic areas prepared individual learning packets to teach…

A discussion of life-long education, specifically a quest for it, is presented. The attitude of the student at 20 toward education and knowledge is described. A discussion of adult education in building a better world is focused upon. Political currents and the need for social change are also discussed. It is concluded that only an evolution in…

This report is a description and analysis of the Hyde Park cadre as a "social system:" a description of the Hyde Park High School, the early life of the cadre, its operations and the disbanding of the cadre in June 1970. For the most part, it deals with the cadre and its activities for the 7 1/2 month period of its existence. Data were…

This review of the literature on in-service teacher education focuses on two points: 1) the teacher as an individual in the process of change and 2) the variables necessary to promote change. The introduction presents the purpose and types of in-service programs as well as current practices and assumptions surrounding the programs. Some of the…

This study determines criteria for the establishment of associate degree programs in 4-year institutions and gathers information that would serve as guidelines to administrators in the implementation of such programs. Information was obtained through a review of the literature, a catalog or bulletin analysis, and a questionnaire sent to directors…

This document reviews the University of Pittsburgh Community Long-Range Goals project carried out in 1970-72. Emphasis is placed on introductory material and developmental history, immediate preceding events in the University, perspectives on the process, participation at the forums, notes of participant observers, questionnaire follow-up for goal…

Scripts of the presentations made during Forum 23--"Three Case Studies of Instructional Change"--of the annual meeting of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges are provided. Representatives from the following schools described instructional changes made in their institutions: Burlington County College (an innovative college in…

In his speech on Founder's Day at Minnesota Metropolitan State College, the U.S. Commissioner of Education praises the experimental college for its innovative approach to higher education. Minnesota Metropolitan is providing such flexibility in departing from the traditional place and schedule of academic studies, in departing from the traditional…

In order to permit a wider degree of flexibility and choice in the curriculum, to enable students to engage in interdepartmental training, to encourage reading and discussion of primary texts that have thematic and personal relevance to students, and to encourage broad, generalized inquiry at a time when specialization is dominant, this proposal…

During 1970 Florida's University and Community College Systems held a workshop to discuss the idea of a curriculum continuum that would begin at the community college level and extend through the upper levels of graduate work. It was acknowledged that any continuum involving more than 1 level of education should include flexible opportunities for…

The literature on student unrest at colleges and universities cites dissatisfaction with the learning experience as a primary cause of student rebellion. Student charges that many college courses are irrelevant to social realities and needs, and that the traditional structure of the academic curriculum results in a fragmented and superficial…