Investigation of the attitude of lecturers toward use of independent learning packages (ILP's) in higher education received 110 useful responses to a questionnaire from lecturers at Bristol Polytechnic. Analysis of responses is presented with conclusions concerning effects of ILPs on personal contact, student need, flexibility, and use of teaching…

Describes a study to determine if time spent in modular instruction is related to improvement in performance on weekly tests or final examinations across four years in a course on plant anatomy taught by Self-Instructional Modules and Interactive small Group discussion (SIMIG). Twenty-one references are listed. (Author/CHC)

Explains how curriculum materials of a modular course in high school microbiology developed for a kibbutz in Israel were disseminated to become part of the national science curriculum. The evolution and development of national and inservice workshops for science teachers to prepare them to teach this course are discussed. (MBR)