An attempt to improve the quality of teaching and learning was made by offering three distinct options to 695 students enrolled in two large classes. The students in nonconventional options tended to have high personality need scores for cognitive structure, achievement, autonomy, and understanding. (Editor/PG)

Starting with the principle that learning goes on only when the learner is engaged in the process with mind, will, and feelings, the author argues that humanistic study must be integrated with existential questions of personal and social development. (Editor/PG)

The State University of New York at Purchase was to be a conservatory of the arts; but its problems include a lack of understanding and support from the SUNY bureaucracy. (Author)

In certain teaching situations, many modern communication systems can enhance the approach to learning. Described in this article is a student/teacher laboratory, using multi-media techniques, where the student/teacher acquires self sufficiency in the use of the techniques and the instructor/tutor takes on a new role of guide/manager. (Author/DS)

Suggests that it is time to shift away from 'syllabuses' and 'teaching a course' towards the student's learning experience in designing degree courses. (PG)

Article described an innovative program, recently developed into a permanent department at Triton College, which stirred student motivation and learning experience. (Author/RK)

Article considered three fields in which cognitive psychology was related to education and defined the meaning and purpose of cognitive psychology. (Author/RK)

Importance of evaluation in the instructional process was discussed. Two models are presented; one outlines traditional instructional procedures and their impact on learners and the attribution of evaluations. A second model is offered which, by giving learners choices in the instructional process, can return evaluation to a meaningful diagnostic…

Briefly describes the student's right to be surrounded by teachers who care about him. (HMV)

CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN CAN LEARN WELL WHEN THEY ARE OFFERED A REALISTIC CURRICULUM AND REALISTIC MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION. EDUCATIONAL DEMANDS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION REQUIRE DIFFERENT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO PROPERLY EDUCATE LOW ACHIEVERS REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUNDS. PUBLISHERS SHOULD AID THE COMMUNITY IN THEIR…

THIS RESEARCH ATTEMPTED TO ESTABLISH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEMS OF CONGENITALLY TOTALLY BLIND CHILDREN AND TO TEST THE POSSIBILITY OF MEETING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN GENERAL ORIENTATION AND SPACE PERCEPTION. A SAMPLE OF 60 CHILDREN WAS SELECTED FOR THE EXPERIMENT. THESE SUBJECTS WERE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL…

A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF THE READING PROCESS, BOTH PSYCHOLOGICAL AND LINGUISTIC, AND THE STUDIES DEVELOPING FROM THE ANALYSIS FORMED THE BASIS FOR THIS RESEARCH PROGRAM ON READING. A RESEARCH GROUP WAS ORGANIZED AS A LOOSE FEDERATION WITH EACH OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS PURSUING HIS OWN IDEAS AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEM. THE COMPLETED…

INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAMS DEVELOPED FROM THE CONCEPTION THAT THE STUDENT SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO INITIATE INQUIRY AND TO ASSUME GREATER SELF-RELIANCE IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. THE TEAM TEACHING SETUP WAS USED. SEVERAL FACULTY MEMBERS WORKED WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN TUTORIAL PROGRAMS. INDEPENDENT STUDY AREAS, FURNISHED WITH CARRELS AND TABLES,…