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Collican, Patricia M. – 1974
One of the most important implications for professional adult educators drawn from this review of the literature (emphasizing seven research studies which focus on the individual learner) stems from the increasing evidence that adults plan a great deal of learning for themselves without any assistance or intervention from professional adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Friedli, Annemarie – 1970
This basic textbook for Swiss German contains 10 units. The text is adaptable for use in an academic institution (anticipated completion time is one academic year), in an intensive program (completion time is 90-120 hours), or in independent study. The vocabulary is limited, and only basic and essential grammar is included. Although audiolingual…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Basic Skills, Conversational Language Courses
Haan, Gudrun – 1970
This basic textbook for Norwegian contains 10 units. The text is adaptable for use in an academic institution, in an intensive program, or in independent study. The vocabulary is limited, and only basic and essential grammar is included. A brief introduction contains information on Norwegian linguistic history. Although audiolingual skills are…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Basic Skills, Conversational Language Courses
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Kucekova, Eva – 1971
The basic textbook for Czech contains 10 units. The text is adaptable for use in an academic institution (anticipated completion time is one year), in an intensive program (completion time is 90-120 hours), or in independent study. The vocabulary is limited, and only basic and essential grammar is included. Although audiolingual skills are…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Basic Skills, Conversational Language Courses
Thurston, Maiken – 1970
This basic textbook for Swedish contains 10 units. The text is adaptable for use in an academic institution, in an intensive program, or in independent study. The vocabulary is limited, and only basic and essential grammar is included. Although audiolingual skills are stressed, reading and writing skills may be taught at the discretion of the…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Basic Skills, Conversational Language Courses
Neto, Francisco Q.; Salerno, Tomas A. – 1968
This basic textbook for Brazilian Portuguese contains 10 units. The text is adaptable for use in an academic institution (anticipated completion time is one academic year), in an intensive program (completion time is 90-120 hours), or in independent study. The vocabulary is limited, and only basic and essential grammar is included. Although…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Basic Skills, Conversational Language Courses
McMinnville Public School, District 40, OR. – 1969
A project (MAPAR), designed specifically to explore and develop an educational program which will demonstrate effective methods for teaching the educationally disadvantaged adult, is discussed. The approach utilized by this project is that of an individualized learning center which incorporates paraprofessional teacher, self-instructional learning…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anglo Americans, Curriculum Design, Educational Programs
Mallery, David – 1971
During the past few years a new trend in day to day schooling has developed, namely independent studies, that involves learning experience between people. This monograph presents the idea that there is a relation between independence in school programs and a desire for "community" (the coming-together of people) which is mutually nourishing.…
Descriptors: Community Study, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives
Cleveland Public Schools, OH. Div. of Research and Development. – 1975
The program evaluated was developed to assist teachers in providing students with opportunities to become successful users of content materials through the installation and reinforcement of independent study skills. Lessons using high interest items in social studies content with emphasis on improving cognitive processes were designed for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Educational Media
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Hopkins, Richard – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
An examination of how well the Canadian public library is meeting the needs of the serious reader interested in self education, as compared to new and secondhand book stores and academic libraries, found that the public library is the most important and effective agency in providing materials for this group. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Bookstores, Comparative Analysis
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Gee, Thomas C.; Rakow, Steven J. – Journal of Reading, 1987
Presents results of a survey of 37 university-level content reading specialists in which the specialists listed teaching practices that content teachers could incorporate into their teaching to help students learn from texts. Recommends: (1) using multiple texts; (2) using study guides; (3) teaching metacognitive strategies; and (4) direct…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Study, Learning Processes
Caldwell, John J. – Canadian Journal of English Language Arts, 1988
Presents and assesses a program to improve historical knowledge and relationships of junior high students through a language arts program based on children's historical fiction. (SD)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Creative Teaching, Discovery Learning, Fiction
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Barrows, Howard S. – Journal of Medical Education, 1986
The best way to determine the scope of the clinical education of medical students is to define competencies expected of newly graduated physicians (exit objectives). These objectives ensure that the scope of education includes the content, teaching/learning methods, and evaluation techniques that will result in a competent, professional product.…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
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Kenny, Mary Elizabeth; Burkhouse, Barbara – ADFL Bulletin, 1987
Marywood College's (Pennsylvania) foreign language department serves needs of nontraditional students (persons who have employment, family responsibilities, distance, or age factors affecting their ability to pursue full-time daytime study) by offering evening classes, flexible scheduling, independent study, and off-campus study. (CB)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Educational Needs, English (Second Language), Evening Programs
Marcel, Kathleen W. – 2003
A study examined rural, low-income students' experiences with online advanced placement (AP) courses. Interviews were conducted with 30 students, their mentors, and school administrators at four rural high schools in two Western states; 25 students were low-income. Positive comments about the online experience mentioned interaction with other…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Advanced Placement Programs, College Preparation, Curriculum Design
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