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Samuels, Edward – 1984
A description is provided of Los Angeles Valley College's Life Science Learning Center (LSLC), which provides: (1) a resource center addressed to the individualized learning needs of students served by the Biology Department; (2) a learning environment enabling students to proceed in self-paced, activity-centered, concept-oriented experiences in…
Descriptors: Biology, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Independent Study
Bennett, Christine I. – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1979
An eclectic approach to individualizing instruction in secondary schools is suggested which includes the following classroom strategies: experiential learning, mastery learning, learning centers, peer and cross-age tutoring, and independent study. (JMF)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Experiential Learning, Humanistic Education, Independent Study
Betancourt, Ralph – Today's Education, 1975
In this article, an elementary teacher explains how he used four different approaches to instruction during the first half of the year--traditional, semi-open, open, and learning centers--and let the students choose which they preferred for the rest of the year. (CD)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Conventional Instruction, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMcCann, S. Mary Beatrice – Social Studies Journal, 1975
This article outlines secondary social studies lesson plans on Bicentennial topics. The lessons contain strategies to help teachers prepare hands on student materials for classroom learning stations. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Independent Study, Learning Laboratories
Klippel, Judith A.; And Others – 1986
The Personal Adult Learning Lab was establsiehd at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education (GCCE) at the University of Georgia to serve self-directed adult learners and conduct research on self-directed learning. The lab allows adult learners to design, conduct, and evaluate their personal learning experiences while proceeding at their own…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, College Programs
Smith, Glenys – 1989
This guide offers suggestions for developing learning materials for self-instruction by adults. It is based on methods used in the Bristol (England) Open Learning Centre. The guide covers the following topics: (1) using open (self-instructional) materials with basic education students; (2) supplying support for instructional materials; (3)…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Autoinstructional Aids
Brown, Sally, Ed.; Smith, Brenda, Ed. – 1996
The selections in this book encompass a broad spectrum of resource-based learning experiences, and are intended to help teachers and administrators gain a better understanding of the concepts and devise effective and efficient ways to use these materials. Titles include: "Introducing Resources for Learning" (Sally Brown and Brenda…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Centers, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
