This collection of papers describes the Open Classroom--an audio-tutorial learning laboratory--at Skagit Valley College (Washington). The Open Classroom was designed to facilitate student learning so that realistic goals proportional to student needs and abilities could be attained by participating in independent and student-managed studies. The…

Basic information and references to more detailed information are presented in this guide which is designed to help in establishing a learning environment in which training of individual employees can be carried out in the most economical manner. Aspects of individualized learning systems are discussed and include the following: history and…

This manual on independent learning centers (ILC) includes eleven chapters intended to provide assistance and resource materials to any institution or individual developing an ILC. The chapters each cover one of the following topics: learning center model; Hawkeye Institute of Technology's (HIT) Independent Learning Center; the ILC student from…