A program based on the business world's system of contracting between employer and employee, in effect, the production of a particular product for a specific wage as stated in a written contract, was utilized in a six week independent study assignment. Students had the opportunity to choose the subject and received credit for it. (Author/RK)

A "poor man's" multimedia approach to assisting physical underachievers is discussed. (MM)

Discusses the role of human resource development professionals in managing learning resources. The author examines learning resources that exist in a corporation, resources that optimize human growth and development within the system (such as line supervisors, printed materials, work groups), and the use of learning contracts to make learning…

Contract grading is explained by way of four types of contracts: teacher made/teacher assigned; teacher made/student assigned; student made/teacher assigned; and student made. Also discusses the responsibilities of teacher and student, implementation of a contractual grading program, and program evaluation. (CT)

This study investigated whether using learning contracts in higher education enhances adults' readiness and competencies for self-directed learning. Findings suggest that the use of learning contracts has little impact on developing readiness for self-directedness, but does have some impact on developing competencies for self-directed learning.…

A study of the impact of a self-directed contract learning course on participants' pre- and post-course scores on the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale, course evaluations, and student attitudes as reflected in diaries is reported, along with a discussion of the findings' significance for understanding self-directed learning. (MSE)

Results from a two-year study of the individualized contract plan (ICP) approach to faculty evaluation indicate this is a workable method of performance evaluation for allied health faculty. The ICP was found to be individualized, systematic, flexible, and objective. Five major recommendations were made regarding the continued use of the ICP and…

Contracts offer a valuable tool for the elementary teacher interested in the individualization of instruction. Some standard suggestions for implementing contracts between the student and the teacher were discussed. (Author/RK)

Effects of a group eontract specifically calling for self-disclosure was investigated. Frequency and depth of self disclosure were increased but level of intimacy of topics discussed was not. Group cohesiveness was enhanced by the contract but it decreased members' mutual liking. (Author/EAK)

Describes a performance-based program for the undergraduate education of teachers that gives students an early opportunity to integrate classroom practice with theory. (GB)

Analyzes the performance contract and contractor while attempting to determine what makes a successful contract policy. (RK)

Discusses current issues in education and their impact upon the teaching of art in the public schools. (DS)

Urges educators to reject the mechanization of learning implicit in accountability systems and to work instead toward the humanization of American schools. (DD)

Describes a program for teaching biology in a secondary school using team teaching, a contract system, and flexible modular scheduling. (PS)

A discussion of motivational systems, contingency management, and behavior theories that have been employed in some performance contracts. (RY)