A Study of the 19th century pottery industry through the use of local records reveals how these primary source materials may be used as research materials in teaching social studies. (Author/KM)

Responses of students to an excerpt from an article, L'ecole ouverte'' (The Open School) by Jean Onimus. (DD)

Discusses possible use of the free'' time provided for in the 1973 decree from the Ministry of National Education as projected by one school principal. (DD)

Discusses projected plans for the free time module--independent study, theater, creative activities, etc. (DD)

Describes the Open University of the United Kingdom, established by Royal Charter to serve adult students. (Author/RK)

The innovations discussed include: independent study, seminar instruction, the multiversity concept, learning-living centers, study abroad programs, year-round study and some specific examples of unique programs. (PG)

Libraries are getting involved with open university programs. Some of them are so structured however, that they contradict the concept of independent learning. Problems to be considered include: 1) should librarians adopt the role of teachers? 2) should participants be recruited? 3) what are funding priorities? (DH)

Suggests the use of individually paced instruction, projects, and directed individual study as teaching methods to encourage students' responsibility for learning. (CC)

Describes the failure of a 10-year initial attempt at innovation, the change-oriented activisim on the part of students who felt that the innovative features retained too much of the traditional hangups and incorporated too little relevance, the steps taken to remedy the situation, and the resultant newer'' program of innovation at one college of…

Describes the unique Bachelor of Liberal Studies program at the University of Oklahoma, which serves as an adult education equivalent to more traditional baccalaureate programs. (JH)

Included in this feature section are selected articles on various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

An atmosphere of trust and respect is the backbone for a program of individualized instruction. (RK)

Describes Quest, an independent study program in operation within Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. (MB)