Several methods for creating and maintaining a learning environment, in which the political science students at the undergraduate level can receive individual treatment even in large classes, are described. (Author/KM)

The Learning Package Project in International Studies is reported for the activities between August 1973 and October 1974. The first section of the report gives a history of the original packages supported by the project and the contributions made toward developing a group of scholars-instructors necessary to sustain the development, evaluation,…

The programed instruction, second in a series of four, presents a role playing simulation aimed at creating a simplified setting involving college level students in the decision-making process. It is hoped that they will gain perception of the total process by examining "why" decision-makers behave as they do and reach given decisions.…

Learning package 1, the first in a series of four, incorporates a simulation exercise designed to help students in higher education understand factors that affect the stability of the international relations system. Focus is on a "system" perspective in order to show the historical development and to point up the operation of various…

A manual to help students analyze public policy issues in a systematic and well-informed way is presented, with emphasis on the conceptual, information-gathering, and analytical skills required. The text is intended for two major audiences: (1) introductory college-level courses in political science, public policy, or social science research; and…