Research performed under an Office of Education grant yielded results which failed to support the hypothesis that increases in reinforcement (above and beyond knowledge of results) result in corresponding increases in amount learned. An IBM 1500 Computer Assisted Instruction System was used as the instructional delivery mechanism. (AG)

A survey of thirty-six outstanding reading motivation programs involving the media center and the media specialist is reported upon in this article. (Author/SJ)

It is important that radio programs designed to stimulate a desire to learn or a taste for information be at the same time good radio. (MS)

Competition may not be a desirable incentive in view of its possible negative side effects. Praise appears simpler and equally effective.

Argues that the young can be educated entirely in terms of their free choice, with no processing whatsoever. Suggests that most of the money now spent for high schools and colleges should be devoted to the support of apprenticeships, travel, subsidized browsing in libraries, and self-directed study and research; and to support other volunteer…

Contends that education can be greatly improved without doing away with the existing system. Suggests that one way of improving education is to provide alternative learning experiences wherever, whenever, and however it seems probable that the objectives of the curriculum can be accomplished most successfully. (Author/JF)

A science teacher can be more effective in classroom if he identifies various emotions of students and can communicate effectively. (PS)

Author describes the anti-intellectualism of today's post-industrial society'' and offers suggestions for the university's role in adult education. (SP)

Article describes the basic problems of illiteracy in the Philippines. (MM)

This article contends that where meaningful employment is coupled with education, that retention and successful course completion are much higher. (Editor)

Outlines training procedures for adult trainees and students at the Denver Board of Water Commissioners and Regis College. (RK)