The purpose of this study was to investigate how very young children can influence their daily life in preschool, in relation to teacher control. The specific questions studied were: What opportunities do the children have to make their own choices and take the initiative? How does teacher control manifest itself? What form do permanent…

The traditional educational method has focused on a passive stand from the learner. This passive stand can hinder creativity and analytical thinking. This work concentrates on a presentation of the Participant Research educational method. Participant Research is an adult-education method in which the learner can have an active role in his…

This paper is an account of an experimental class in mathematics which tested some alternatives at Harvey Mudd College, a college of science and engineering. (Author)

This article focuses on a number of perspectives important in an overview of the field of higher education in the United States. A brief historical view is presented, as well as information and data reflecting the educational trends of the nation. (Author)

Hypotheses asserted that: social class has a different association with the meanings of the student identity; meaning of student identity in combination with social class have differential relations with school orientations; presence and absence of student identity in combination with class background have differential relations with school…

Attacks the precept that students should choose and direct their own learning activities according to what interests them. Indicates that the notion of personal responsibility in learning is vitally important, but is misunderstood by advocates of "open" education. (GS)

A study of the attitudes of 673 public elementary teachers toward mainstreaming educable mentally retarded (EMR) students measured four aspects: the role of the EMR student in the mainstreaming process, the role of the EMR teacher in the mainstreaming process, the role of the elementary teacher in the mainstreaming process, and general…

The role of students in residence hall governance should be that of total student control where student conduct is concerned, including legislating rules, apprehending violators, and adjudicating penalities. A framework of role definitions for trustees, faculty, students, and administrators was proposed. The general goals and present problems of…

This paper explores the role of the student and states that it is not sufficient to conceive of the student's role as only a response to conditions set by the instructor's role. Part 1 of this paper discusses the relationship between the instructor's role and the student's role in a college program. It states that the role of the student is to…

The current status of student affairs research programs at universities throughout the U.S. is examined in a survey project. The need for the development of student affairs management systems is cited. The questionnaire used in the survey covered four broad areas: (1) background information on responding institutions; (2) information about the…

Designed basically to link theory to classroom practice this handbook attempts to point out that an individualized learning classroom is within the ability, energy, and reach of every classroom teacher. The three introductory chapters cover theories of individualized learning, objectives, and a method to evaluate the priorities for reorganizing…

College students are expanding their role in academic collective bargaining. They represent a fresh source of energy for reform that must be recognized by faculty unions and university administrators who seek higher levels of cooperation and new directions for service. This document reviews student involvement in collective bargaining. Some…

This bibliography of 96 items on governance and control of colleges and universities centers mainly on the role and character of trustees and trusteeships. However, items are also included on the administration of church-related institutions, and the roles of students and faculty in governance. The items are drawn from publications appearing from…

This program manual was written to fulfill a National Student Congress mandate directing the national office of the National Student Association to compile material on methods "by which student governments can stimulate interest in academic issues." It called for special attention to the stimulation of interest in national and international…

This study was conducted to determine the prevalent practices of selected institutions of higher education concerning student membership on academic committees, and on certain other governing groups. Questionnaires were sent to 85 institutions and 59 were returned and analyzed. More than 85% of those that replied indicated that students serve on…