Open education, or informal schooling, is a growing educational trend in the United States. This sourcebook is made up of chapters by many different authors describing open education, how it functions, actual experiences with open education so far, and the basic philosophy and scientific findings behind open education. (RH)

The philosophy of the open classroom is examined in detail by constructing two ideal typical classrooms to summarize both the open and closed classroom models, demonstrating how the open education approach responds favorably to three major areas of criticism for the present system: the classroom environment, teaching and learning, and…

Summary of Proceedings of the Conference sponsored by AHEAD, the Association for Humanistic Education and Development of the New York State Personnel and Guidance Association at the Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, State University of New York, April 1975. (Author)

Article lists a series of questions to help teachers determine whether or not their attitudes are compatible with an open education program. It also gives plans to set up and maintain open education techniques in the classroom. (GB)

This document includes special references to British open classrooms. (MK)