The Program of Basic Studies (P.B.S.) is a 2-year-old project developed at the University of Maine at Farmington. The program provides a means for college entrance and a subsequent support program for disadvantaged and physically handicapped individuals. A secondary objective concerns the training of undergraduates as tutors, tutor-counselors, and…

This manual is designed to (1) acquaint service supervisors and instructors with general principles of instruction; (2) familiarize them with the more common methods of individual and group instruction so that they will use the methods most adaptable to the subject matter and to the particular group being trained; and (3) offer an understanding of…

Designed to apply to any unit regardless of strength, mission, organization, or equipment, this field manual provides trainers with methods and techniques of preparing and conducting individual and collective training. Chapter 1 discusses the purpose and scope of this publication and explains the duties and relationship between the trainer (for…

A study compared pupil reactions to instruction in arithmetic by conventional methods and by programed instruction supplemented by teacher-supervised small group instruction. Subjects were 7th graders from two classes in Malmo, Sweden. Pre- and posttests and bimonthly observations were used to monitor arithmetic achievement, reading ability,…

A strategy for teaching reading was developed and tested to determine in what way such a strategy would influence ability to recognize patterns of organization, content acquisition, social studies reading, and general reading comprehension. (PCB)

The laboratory approach to science and mathematics is described as a refreshing change for both teacher and students. Suggestions are given for planning a laboratory-based program. Guidelines for teachers of both handicapped and non handicapped are included. A school for handicapped children in Minneapolis is described. (EB)

Describes a German literature course for college students. Emphasis is on individualized instruction and group work. Flexibility in choosing texts is considered important. (TL)

A procedure is outlined by which all students, not just one spokesman, report back to the class on small group projects, thus increasing participation in class discussions. (SJL)

Reports on a seven year study indiating that adults each year conduct five learning projects, each one requiring an average of one hundred hours. While some projects rely on instructors and classes and some on friends and peer groups, over 70 percent are self-planned. Some high priority directions for the future are suggested. (Author/CSS)

Demonstrates how documentation, such as photographs, articles, and comic strips, of an actual labor strike in France, can be used as a point of departure for a lesson on industrial relations in France. (AM)

Four handicapped and eight nonhandicapped preschool children participated in integrated small group reading and arithmetic instruction. (Author/CL)

This article shows a positive reaction among students toward the Human Development Program. The study, however, raises a number of significant questions about specific aspects of the Magic Circle technique, particularly in regard to the listening that occurs in circle session. (Author)

Suggests methods for teaching gifted children to read that will not bore them or make them repeat skills they have already mastered. (MKM)

Suggests that small group researchers investigate message variables as a method of communication analysis. Provides examples of research-based behavioral objectives for small group communication classes. (MH)

Available from: Social Casework, 44 East 23rd Street, New York, New York 10010. A group tutorial program coordinated by the principal and a consulting social worker for 15 underachieving high school students emphasized individualized instruction with a humanistic approach. (CL)