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Christ, Frank L. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1984
Examines the origin and development of the Learning Assistance Center at California State University-Long Beach, which offers classroom support, individualized self-paced instruction, and tutorial services. Provides a rationale for the learning assistance support system and describes programs, services, and management features. (DMM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Program Descriptions
Download full textPlatt, Gail M. – 1987
This report provides a comprehensive description and record of all academic support services provided to students through the South Plains College Learning Center. After an introductory statement clarifies the ever-increasing need for academic support services at open-door institutions, a philosophy and mission statement and a detailed description…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Educational Testing, Independent Study
Smith, D. Richard – 1974
This document presents a collection of papers presenting an array of innovative approaches in higher education and offers papers and case studies of a variety of nontraditional activities. Some of the topics cover closed circuit TV and audio-tutorial instruction in veterinary science and medicine; televised graduate level engineering courses; the…
Descriptors: Administration, Counseling, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJohnstone, ALex H.; Sharp, David W. A. – Studies in Higher Education, 1979
Described are some of the teaching innovations used in a large university chemistry department in Britain. They include diagnostic testing and individual tutoring; self-instruction centers for remedial teaching, complementary services, and specialist materials; new laboratory approaches; and innovations to develop skills needed by chemistry…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Instruction, Educational Diagnosis, Foreign Countries
Platt, Gail M. – 1993
The Learning Center (LC) at South Plains College (SPC), in Texas, offers remedial reading instruction, college-level reading and human development, Success Seminars, orientation services, tutoring, and independent study for academic skills development. The center, which has the most successful remedial reading program in the state, combines the…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Ancillary School Services, Basic Skills, Community Colleges
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1970
Promising methods utilized in small rural high schools to provide a wider range of experiences for students are identified and described. Programs reported on include the Arctic Nursing Program, Career Research Program, Contractual Study Program, Eye-opening Experience, Field Experience Program, Guitar and Folk Music Program, Individualized…
Descriptors: Business Education, Career Planning, Classes (Groups of Students), Community Resources
