This exploratory module is designed to provide an opportunity for the learner to become more aware of self and to share this awareness with another. Specific activities are described to enable the learner to discover: (a) the sharing of experience; (b) who one is and who one pretends to be; (c) responsibilities that force the learner to say "I…

Presents a rationale for teaching inquiry skills and describes a learning module which was designed to develop inquiry skills and provides a realistic view of the nature of scientific research for secondary science students. Explains the module's evaluation procedures and results. (ML)

This report presents the following five instructional objectives tailored to meet the goal of preparing Adelphi University (New York) freshman to become independent learners and information literate: (1) students will be introduced to the services and resources of the university libraries; (2) students will understand the role of the librarian as…

The author describes the development of individualized instruction programs for adults in various areas of vocational education, including the use of advisory committees to identify occupational skills, preparing learning activity packages (LAPS) for the programs, and installation and operation of the programs in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (MF)

Describes industrial technology education in Korea as a part of general education and the development of the Individually Assessed Skill Learning Model with its related instructional materials. Two figures illustrate the steps in an instructional unit. Includes outline of the national plan for strengthening industrial technology education in…

Describes and assesses the University of Adelaide (Australia) dental school's problem-based learning approach and five-year curriculum, including program design, instructional modules based on clinical situations, use of student reflective journals, and course evaluation. Introduction of the new curriculum has resulted in student perceptions that…

Describes an overseas modular interdisciplinary seminar designed for graduate students pursuing a Master's degree in International Management. This study focuses on program components, student activities, instructional objectives, and management of student experiences so that students might obtain the maximum academic benefits. (Author/CK)

The Literacy for Health program was a yearlong project to develop and test a curriculum combining literacy skills and health knowledge to help young inner-city adults develop the literacy skills needed to interpret written health information and gain the information needed to maintain their health. The project was a partnership between health…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is providing funds for coalitions of engineering educational institutions to improve the quality of undergraduate engineering education. A hypothesis that is being tested is that people can learn better in environments that allow self-paced and/or collaborative learning. The main tools for providing this…

The Flex Lab at Santa Fe Community College, in New Mexico, is a self-paced, computer-assisted training center that allows students to accommodate college credit courses into their schedules. The Lab offers courses in introductory computers, keyboarding, and various computer programs and emphasizes several features of the Personalized System of…

Since people learn in many different ways, and since the traditional style of teaching may not be the best way to teach many students, a 3-year program developed and implemented articulated, self-paced instructional materials in five vocational areas (automotive service technology, cosmetology, food laboratory technology, business education, and…

This report describes a model for improving retention and graduation rates of culturally diverse students that involves a guided studies seminar in psychological education. The objective is to provide incoming freshmen with an experiential seminar structured around examining higher education, learning and study skills development, and personal and…

A project was undertaken to implement competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs at the three technical centers in Palm Beach County, Florida. Project staff presented staff development activities designed to orient vocational educators to the multi-center CBVE planning system. Valuable support services were also provided to vocational…

This report describes the research, development, field testing, and evaluation of a training program designed to help vocational education personnel serve handicapped students. The report details accomplishments including (1) results of interviews with vocational teachers and administrators; (2) overviews of the six slide/tape modules, examination…

An instructional program in patient education skills for primary care medical residencies is described, with six instructional modules included. The federally-funded program, developed by the University of Wisconsin, was designed to enable physicians to better communicate with their patients about health, disease, and treatment. The six modular…