In this study, a pencil paper performance test (PPPT) was developed and administered to an experimental group of 46 students and a control group of 48 students to determine: (1) the difference between laboratory performance and the successful completion of a laboratory course in electricity, (2) the relationship between laboratory performance as…

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that increasing the rate of cognitive structuring of aurally input data through the use of compressed speech would improve scores on listening tests which measure ability in listening subskills. The hypothesis predicted that subjects trained in listening for details would improve in this…

On March 3, 1971, a symposium was held at Oklahoma Christian College in order to discuss learning centers at the higher education level. For the purposes of the symposium, a learning center was defined as: (1) having a variety of audio and visual learning paths; (2) containing both print and nonprint resources; (3) affording opportunity for…

A two year pilot study of interactive computing in teacher education began in 1973 at the University of Iowa. Project planning included provisions for four support systems--faculty involvement, technical support, communication and hardware and facilities. A committee of representative faculty and staff had responsibility for planning, program…

Brief reports of visits to several media programs functioning in open space settings. (Author)

Tips for organizing and operating a resource center are presented. (BB)

This product review discusses trends in the development of hand-held learning aids, including calculators. Two electronic spelling aids are described. Features include a speaker through which the machines respond to entries. (Author/MP)

An open learning center designed to prepare students for the high school equivalency exam was developed, based on an analysis of the participation requirements of low-income adult learners. The setting, personnel, and mode of operation are discussed, and a flow chart of participant interaction is provided. (RAO)

Describes management procedures which have been developed to facilitate and coordinate staff efforts in a biology learning center at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. (HM)

Describes how to organize Learning Centers, the basic curriculum decisions to be made with respect to learning objectives, activities, materials involved, and the process of evaluation to monitor pupils' progress. (GA)

Discusses reasons and need for experimental laboratories in engineering education. (SL)

Describes the dubious successes of the "Learning Assistance Program" at a community college in British Columbia. Discusses present and future considerations for solving problems and attending to the educational needs of students in that geographical area. (RL)

Education students studying Early Childhood Education at the University of Alberta learn about principles underlying open education. Through self-experiencing an alternative way of organizing children's learning experiences, they can develop their own philosophy of education. (Author/RK)