This paper, which describes a computerized appointment scheduling system for individualized instruction from the point of view of the teachers and students who will use it, also includes more technical data for those readers who are familiar with the BASIC language. A guide to the logic, possible modifications, and a program listing are included,…

SELECTED RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM OF INSTRUCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY IS SURVEYED AND DISCUSSED. BROAD TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ARE DEPARTMENTALIZATION, HOMOGENEOUS SECTIONING, INTERCLASS ABILITY SECTIONING, THE EXTENT OF VARIABILITY IN READING DEVELOPMENT, AND PRACTICES THAT MAY INCREASE FLEXIBILITY. AMONG THOSE PRACTICES TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY ARE TEAM…

This paper describes the general philosophy, programs and schedules of elementary schools in Leicestershire, England, recognized for emphasis on the individual approach to learning in which each child travels at his own level or pace. The teacher's role is to provide opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wide field of interests.…

This paper reports findings that all-day every-day educational programs have positive effects on kindergarten children. Also included is a Minnesota Association for Childhood Education (MACE) position paper which advocates the provision of full-day kindergarten programs and details seven criteria that a quality full-day program must meet. Efforts…

THE PAPER DISCUSSES AND CITES EXAMPLES OF INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. FOLDING AND MOVABLE WALLS CAN NOW ACCOMMODATE SMALL, MEDIUM, AND LARGE GROUPS. ATTRACTIVE ECONOMICS CAN BE GAINED BY LARGE GROUP INSTRUCTION. RECENTLY ETV, DIAL ACCESS, OTHER MEDIA, AND COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION HAVE CHALLENGED LARGE GROUP…

Instruction at three levels is outlined in this public school adult basic education curriculum guide. Development of reading, writing, oral communication, and arithmetic is stressed at Level I (grades 1-3). Mathematics, reading (with attention to phonics and word structure), and English are enlarged upon in Level II (grades 4-6). Level III (grades…

The pupil personnel accounting system developed and used by Ohio's Franklin County schools is presented. Three main areas are described: (1) the construction, use, and maintainence of the student data base; (2) input, school and center processing, and output routines involved in progress reporting, and (3) procedures for dealing with pupil class…

PROBLEMS IN THE SCHEDULING AND COMPLETION OF SCHOOL BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ARE DISCUSSED WITH REFERENCE TO THE CRITICAL PATH METHOD OF PROGRAMING. THE DISCUSSION GIVES A BROAD OVERVIEW OF THE METHOD WITH DETAILED SUGGESTIONS FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS INCLUDE--(1) CPM, A NEW MANAGEMENT TOOL, (2) CPM…

This illustrated outline of the college planning process pays particular attention to the factors influencing design considerations. A set of assumptions is given for each design influence followed by one or more design direction possibilities. Factors considered are--(1) the college program, (2) scheduling influences, (3) growth and finance, (4)…

Proposals are presented for curriculum improvement in secondary schools. These proposals resulted from a summer workshop on modular scheduling for secondary schools held in Salem, Virginia, and concern the following areas: (1) Team teaching, (2) various sized instructional groups, (3) grouping, (4) teacher load, (5) credits, (6) marking, (7)…

For the college of arts and sciences in 1972-73, data are offered on course offerings, course capacity and attendance, casual student enrollments, overenrollment, and underenrollment for each quarter. Comments are made as to the implications of the data for future course planning. (MSE)

A pilot minicourse program was launched for elementary school children aged 8 to 13 years based on the assumption that children learn best when they can practice what they are being taught, and will show an increased interest in school work when they are given a role in the decision-making process. Students went through a "college style"…

Guidelines are given for expanding library hours so that disadvantaged adults may use library facilities and services on nights and weekends. There are discussions of cost, staffing, security problems, and publicity. Shifting library, bookmobile, and special programs to different hours; moving some programs outside the library; and special…

Four issues of volume 5 of the ERIC/CRESS (Educational Research Information Center/Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools) newsletter are compiled in this publication. The first issue presents a preview of the monograph "Outdoor Education: A Synthesis" which synthesizes and conceptualizes the current knowledge in outdoor education. A…

Proceedings of the Administrators' Conference on Scheduling, sponsored by the Oregon Small Schools Program and conducted in March of 1970, comprise this document. Purpose of the conference was to examine methods, techniques, and philosophies relating to possible benefits of restructuring Oregon's small school environments. Presentations include: a…