Three experimental kindergarten curriculum enrichment approaches were tested in relation to their effect on reading readiness with a total of 106 children. (DLS)

A computation learning lab was planned, implemented, and evaluated as a way of helping learners conquer computation problems. Features include: emphasis on a premotivation activity; the use, on a regular basis, of eight instructional strategies; and active parent support. The lab students showed dramatic gains. (MP)

Describes ways to help students improve their spelling ability. (MKM)

Skills for living are not a frill. Kids learn basis and have fun with survival stations. (Editor)

Argues that using outdoor classrooms to examine environmental studies will help heighten the student's awareness of the importance of protecting our environment. Describes how such a land laboratory could be developed. (RKM)

Discusses benefits and pitfalls of networking or disk-sharing in computer labs where microcomputers are connected to a central disk drive which runs one program for all microcomputers at one time. Copyright and software compatibility from educators' and publishers' perspectives, costs, time factors, and educational objectives are included in the…

The audio-tutorial method of instruction has been used in a freshman biology course at the University of North Dakota since 1966. It seems to be as effective as the conventional method, if achievement is the only consideration, but more significant if other implications are assessed. (LBH)

A mathematics laboratory should be a learning environment where many young minds decide that mathematics is more than practicing "sums" that the teacher assigns. (Author)

Hunter College has set up a Reading Resource Center where students receive individualized help in specific problem areas not covered in their reading classes and where teachers can find materials either for their own edification or for use in the classroom. (Author)

Use of autotutorial laboratories and large-group instruction is compared with traditional methods of teaching biology, anthropology, remedial English, and psychology. (Editor)

According to this study, students respond very favorably to the audiotutorial system of instruction and generally prefer it to the lecture method. In addition to describing an audiotutorial laboratory and students' evaluations of specific parts of it, the author projects plans to develop a completely independent study system. (Editor)