In certain teaching situations, many modern communication systems can enhance the approach to learning. Described in this article is a student/teacher laboratory, using multi-media techniques, where the student/teacher acquires self sufficiency in the use of the techniques and the instructor/tutor takes on a new role of guide/manager. (Author/DS)

Suggests that it is time to shift away from 'syllabuses' and 'teaching a course' towards the student's learning experience in designing degree courses. (PG)

Article described an innovative program, recently developed into a permanent department at Triton College, which stirred student motivation and learning experience. (Author/RK)

Article considered three fields in which cognitive psychology was related to education and defined the meaning and purpose of cognitive psychology. (Author/RK)

Importance of evaluation in the instructional process was discussed. Two models are presented; one outlines traditional instructional procedures and their impact on learners and the attribution of evaluations. A second model is offered which, by giving learners choices in the instructional process, can return evaluation to a meaningful diagnostic…

Briefly describes the student's right to be surrounded by teachers who care about him. (HMV)

CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN CAN LEARN WELL WHEN THEY ARE OFFERED A REALISTIC CURRICULUM AND REALISTIC MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION. EDUCATIONAL DEMANDS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION REQUIRE DIFFERENT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO PROPERLY EDUCATE LOW ACHIEVERS REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUNDS. PUBLISHERS SHOULD AID THE COMMUNITY IN THEIR…

THIS RESEARCH ATTEMPTED TO ESTABLISH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEMS OF CONGENITALLY TOTALLY BLIND CHILDREN AND TO TEST THE POSSIBILITY OF MEETING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN GENERAL ORIENTATION AND SPACE PERCEPTION. A SAMPLE OF 60 CHILDREN WAS SELECTED FOR THE EXPERIMENT. THESE SUBJECTS WERE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL…

A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF THE READING PROCESS, BOTH PSYCHOLOGICAL AND LINGUISTIC, AND THE STUDIES DEVELOPING FROM THE ANALYSIS FORMED THE BASIS FOR THIS RESEARCH PROGRAM ON READING. A RESEARCH GROUP WAS ORGANIZED AS A LOOSE FEDERATION WITH EACH OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS PURSUING HIS OWN IDEAS AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEM. THE COMPLETED…

INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAMS DEVELOPED FROM THE CONCEPTION THAT THE STUDENT SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO INITIATE INQUIRY AND TO ASSUME GREATER SELF-RELIANCE IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. THE TEAM TEACHING SETUP WAS USED. SEVERAL FACULTY MEMBERS WORKED WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN TUTORIAL PROGRAMS. INDEPENDENT STUDY AREAS, FURNISHED WITH CARRELS AND TABLES,…

A CLINICAL APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THEORY OF INSTRUCTION WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH MODERN VIEWS ON LEARNING IS PRESENTED. IN GENERAL, THIS APPROACH INVOLVES PROVIDING FOR THE STUDENTS' INFORMAL, EXPLORATORY EXPERIENCES. THE STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN THIS REPORT RELATE TO MATHEMATICS. IN SELECTING MATHEMATICAL EXPERIENCES TO PRESENT TO…

IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE CHILD, SURROUNDED BY A SEA OF WORDS, SEQUENTIALLY AND SELECTIVELY ACQUIRES THE NOUNS, VERBS, AND PHRASES OF HIS LANGUAGE AS WELL AS GESTURES, INTONATIONS AND DIALECTS OF THOSE WITH WHOM HE INTERACTS. THE RATE AND BREADTH OF THIS ACQUISITION IS INFLUENCED BY THE NATURE OF HIS VERBAL INTERACTIONS WITH THOSE CHARGED WITH HIS…

THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN ARE DEFINED IN ORDER TO PLAN FOR THEIR REMEDIATION. THIS SYLLABUS IS DESIGNED TO MAKE TEACHERS AWARE OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL SEQUENCE OF LANGUAGE ARTS SKILLS AND TO PRESENT WAYS AND MEANS TO REMEDY SPECIFIC DISABILITIES. A FEW GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR REVAMPING EDUCATIONAL PLANNING FOR DISADVANTAGED…