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Johnson, Jeffrey N.; Peterson, Howard L. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1978
Eight guidelines for contract learning-type programs are presented under the headings (1) supplying rationales, (2) focusing on the faculty, (3) assessing faculty performance, (4) assessing student readiness, (5) assessing the costs, (6) students as researchers, (7) how much academic credit, and (8) agents of change. Focus is on the faculty as…
Descriptors: College Students, Cost Effectiveness, External Degree Programs, Guidelines
Jarrett, Herbert H.; Clark, Frank W. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1978
Two baccalaureate-level programs that sought to make their educational outcomes explicit within competency-based education (CBE) are compared. The CBE programs in social work, the learning contracts involved, and assessment techniques are described for programs at the University of Montana and the University of Georgia.
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
Scheuerle, William H. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1979
The merger of an innovative private college (New College of Sarasota) into a state institution is described. The instruction contract, innovative approach, and academic quality has been maintained, but the number of students in off-campus programs has declined. Reasons for the decline are discussed. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Declining Enrollment, Experimental Colleges, External Degree Programs
Janeksela, Galan M. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1978
The structure and budget for a proposed center for nontraditional learning are delineated. Establishment of sponsored and unsponsored divisions is advocated. The center would help students determine life goals, learning goals, and learning styles. Development of a credentialing procedure for unsponsored learning is described. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Credits, Competency Based Education, Educational Counseling
Wald, Rhoada – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1978
Results of exploratory research into learning contract planning at SUNY's Empire State College are described. A paradigm was designed for describing and analyzing conference between mentors and their students focusing on the functional tasks of contract planning and the decision-making process. Case materials are included. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Competency Based Education, Decision Making, Higher Education
Charland, William A., Jr. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1980
A rationale for learner-centered education and practical suggestions for the development of learning contracts based on individual objectives and attained skills are offered. The educator-as-learning-facilitator, developing the learner-facilitator relationship, and developing objectives are discussed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Behavioral Objectives
Watermeier, Daniel J. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1982
A course focusing on the avant-garde epoch and presenting an in-depth look at the arts of the period is described. Peer instruction, individualized instruction, experiential learning, and contracts were incorporated into a traditional lecture format. Student characteristics and attitudes were monitored. Course successes and problems are outlined.…
Descriptors: Art History, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Experiential Learning, Fine Arts
