Three problems in the field of library science concerning the education of reference librarians which this project attempted to solve were: (1) unsatisfactory teaching methods, (2) variation of education and skill among students and (3) lack of self-instructional materials. The development and testing of computer-assisted instructional materials…

The operating procedures of a university reading and study skills center for completely individualized reading instruction are described. The program is offered as a student service (no fee) on a voluntary, noncredit basis. A prepared set of instructional tapes is used whereby students can largely serve themselves, proceeding at their own rates,…

Part of the series "Managing Highway Maintenance," the unit describes the essential steps in developing a maintenance budget, or performance budget, based on the work to be done. It is designed for field engineers and supervisors who assist department officials in preparing work programs and budgets. The format is a programed,…

Part of the series "Managing Highway Maintenance," the unit deals with management by objectives--its definition, how it works, and necessary steps for application. It is designed for maintenance supervisors who are familiar with maintenance management systems. The format is a programed, self-instructional approach in which questions are…

This autoinstructional program deals with experiences that will aid chemistry students at the secondary school level to determine the slope of the straight line graph relating the variables in a given set of data involving a direct relationship. Prerequisites set for this activity include three Del Mod System packets (SE 018 018, SE 018 020, and…

The purpose of this module is to provide the researcher and the consumers of such research with a recognition of the assumptions and appropriate use and interpretation of each of 10 multiple comparison (MC) statistical techniques. In this self-contained and self-instructional module, the user is sensitized to the serious consequences of…

A self-instructional program for teaching elementary descriptive statistics was developed. The program consisted of 35 mm. slide-and-tape presentations of twenty half-hour lessons. To test the effectiveness of this approach, students majoring in elementary education were divided into four treatment groups. One group used the self-instructional…

The Lincoln Training System (LTS-3) is a computer-assisted instructional system for training Air Traffic Controllers and Basic Electronic students in the United States Air Force. This document describes the components of the system prior to its initial field trial in mid-April 1972 at Kessler Air Force Base. The system is made up of 14 Basic…

This book is a self-instructional program for learning boating safety rules and practices. A "quick quiz" is presented at the end of each topic of information (usually every page), and a review concludes each of the major sections, which are: (1) Prelude to Boating--overview, classes of boats, safe boat trailering; (2) Safety Afloat--presailing…

REVISIONS OF "THE ALLP FRENCH PROGRAM" (A 1-YEAR PROGRAMED COURSE FOR THE COLLEGE AND ADULT LEVEL EMPHASIZING ORAL SKILLS) AND THE RESULTS OF A SECOND TRIAL USE OF THE REVISED PROGRAM WERE REPORTED. THE REVISED FRENCH PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO OVERCOME THE SHORTCOMINGS OF THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM AND SOUGHT TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE, LESS TIME…

The evolution of a self-contained test scoring terminal is presented. The rationale for the design is presented along with an evolutionary description of the requirements for the system. The sequence of software and hardware tools, which were developed in order to build the device, are also described in this report. The resulting device, which…

To facilitate the development of self-instructional programs for the SAGE Track Monitor and Intercept Director, job characteristics were outlined in behavioral terms, including: job knowledge, decision-making, problem-solving, perception, position-motor, symbolic identification, and sequential. Task characteristics were related to the following…

This booklet is one of a set of eight designed to be used in a self-paced introductory chemistry course in conjunction with specified textbooks and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) modules. Each topic is introduced with a textbook reading assignment and additional readings are provided in the booklet. Also included are self-tests (and answers),…

The program incorporated the following: (a) a library/learning center in each of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) housing developing book and journal collections and nonbook instructional media; (b) a program for the selection and evaluation of self-instructional materials; (c) a uniform hardware system that included selected audiovisual…

Suggestions are made for the achievement of an interesting and successful language laboratory to the student as well as the instructor. (RM)