Computer-managed instruction can be used to evaluate the cognitive progress of individual students without negatively influencing their achievement. (JD)

No significant interaction was found between the field independent cognitive style and the level of guidance in mathematics instruction in a study involving prospective elementary school teachers. (Editor)

The preferred and actual classroom learning environment of 1,675 students from New South Wales, Australia were investigated. Three distinct types of schools were identified--self survival, indifferent, and cooperative and motivated. Four preferred environment types were identified--peer conflict, individualization; teacher-managed structure, and…

This study investigated whether learning with a computer in small group settings would produce higher levels of achievement, attitudes, and prosocial orientation than learning in individualized settings. Participants were 115 junior high school students. Results and their implications are discussed. (Author/MT)

Observation of the different instructional grouping arrangements used with mildly handicapped students revealed that the different arrangements produced diverse student responses, such as higher participation during individual instruction, compared with entire- and small-group instruction in mainstream or special education classes. (Author/CB)

Research on varying the instructional locus of control between students and teachers indicates that individually-set goals were attained more often by students than those set by their teachers. Students who set their own goals also had better attitudes and higher evaluations. (CJ)