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Hull, W. Frank, IV – Improving College and University Teaching, 1973
This paper looks at the development and practice of an extracurricular "free university" on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Educational Programs
Download full textMichigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1974
This booklet is the second in a series of annual publications that list and describe a wide array of promising and innovative educational practices in hopes of stimulating the development of alternative educational delivery systems and strategies involving students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Included in the booklet are brief…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Innovation, Educational Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEgerton, John – Change, 1974
Common College serves the San Francisco bay area with an enrollment of excollege students and housewives. This experimental school makes connections between students' interests and opportunities by arranging classes, tutorials, and apprenticeships. It stresses work, travel, and time alone. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Programs, Experimental Colleges, Experimental Programs
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1977
This booklet is the fourth in a series of annual publications that list and describe a wide array of promising and innovative educational practices in hopes of stimulating the development of alternative educational delivery systems and strategies involving students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Included in the booklet are brief…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Administration, Educational Innovation, Educational Programs
Lunneborg, Patricia W.; Mitchell, Sandra K. – 1972
This report evaluates the effectiveness of an experiential field study course at the University of Washington. The course, titled GST 250/350, has different goals from a traditional volunteer program in that the student's education and experience are paramount; the services he provides are secondary. The student's motivation also differs somewhat…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Programs, Experimental Curriculum, Experimental Programs
SMALL, GEORGE D.
CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN HAVE BEEN OF THREE TYPES--TRADITIONAL PATTERNS AND PRACTICES, TRADITIONAL PATTERNS WITH SOME CHANGE OR INNOVATIONS, AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, BASED ON INQUIRY, DEVELOPMENT, DIFFUSION, UTILIZATION, AND EVALUATION, HAVE MOST SUCCESSFULLY MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cultural Influences, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1975
This booklet is the third in a series of annual publications that list and describe a wide array of promising and innovative educational practices in hopes of stimulating the development of alternative educational delivery systems and strategies involving students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Included in the booklet are brief…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Strategies, Educational Administration, Educational Innovation
Cytrynbaum, Sonny – 1969
Rooted in the contemporary challenge to traditional classroom practices, Project Outreach was developed by 35 Psychology 101 teaching fellows at the University of Michigan. The program gives students the opportunity to participate in: (1) diverse service or social action activities; (2) experiential-oriented educational and growth opportunities;…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Students, Educational Change, Educational Innovation
Flanagan, Dan – 1976
Little research has been done on attitudes toward and levels of support for nontraditional academic programs in higher education. A research project was conducted involving students, faculty, professional staff, and administrators at three institutions of varying size, location, and academic program: The University of Massachusetts at Amherst;…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitudes, Educational Attitudes, Educational Innovation
