After researching NASSP's clearinghouse of information on exemplary programs, the writers present a synthesis of instructional strategies and curricular modalities in communications, social science, and humanities. Schools identified are listed at the end of the article. (Editor)

Discusses the use of a central computer linked to a CRT console, with display projected onto a large screen, to operate computer augmentation of lectures in large group instruction. Indicates that both introductory tutorial and computer modes are feasible in subject matter presentation. (CC)

Discusses the effects of instruction without direct communication between students and teacher or student and student. (DD)

Discusses the team teaching approach toward educating music students to become proficient with their musical instruments. (RK)

Author offers the student a semiopen'' classroom as a way of moving the student toward the center of educational development thereby presenting him with a compromise between structure and formlessness, custom and chaos, in the pursuit of his academic life. (Author/RK)

Considers a program of instruction that moves from traditional graded expectations and unsuccessful learners to one of individualized attention in the classroom with successful learners not employing additional materials, facilities, teachers and aids. (Author/RK)

A survey of teaching methods for farm guidance workers in India, outlining some approaches developed by and used in other nations. Discusses mass educational methods, group educational methods, and the local leadership method. (JB)

Conclusion of an article begun in the March 1972 issue. (WB)

This article describes some of the less commonly used forms of grouping; namely, needs groups, interest groups, research groups, tutorial groups, the Joplin Plan, departmentalized teaching, the ungraded primary plan, multigrade and multiage grouping, and the dual progress plan. (Author)

Theoretically justifies that the optimum class size for foreign language instruction is between 5 and 9 students. (DS)