Focuses on the philosophy of Sudbury Valley School, Framingham, Massachusetts, which stresses self-motivation, individual freedom, and responsibility. (DS)

Article suggests a change in the learning process, which will bring about a more personal mode of instruction. (RK)

Discussed are individual report presentations in seminars and programed instruction as two approaches to teaching in colleges. Enthusiasts of these two methods overlook inherent demerits. Influences of a teacher's personality and interest in subject on the students should be carefully considered. (PS)

The authors describe the general conceptualization of personalized instruction that has evolved with the program and suggest some implications for future investigations of the impact of such a personalized program. (Author)

Discusses techniques and advantages of teachers conducting conferences with individual students to discuss compositions. (SW)

Argues that while the writing laboratory cannot solve all problems inherent in teaching writing, it is a rich resource for both student and instructor. (MM)

This series of articles presents a rationale for year-round programs in vocational agriculture. The National Vocational Agricultural Teachers' Association position statement is given, and ideas for planning summer programs and supervised occupational experiences are provided. (SK)

Urie Bronfenbrenner has characterized Soviet education as collective, and Amerian education as individualistic. Bronfenbrenner's suggestion, made 10 years ago, that the United States should adopt some of the Soviet methods, is still valid today. (GDC)

From tape recordings of 30 tutorial sessions at the Open University it is concluded that the teacher's role is less than the ideal of facilitator of learning; there is great pressure from students for the teacher to instruct rather than discuss the course material. (MSE)

The Open University's Advisory and Preparatory Services Committee has developed a plan to help new students prepare for the learning experience prior to the beginning of courses through collaborative ventures with local institutions, the pairing of students with tutors, and distribution of course-based material. (JMF)

The use of microcounseling as a business education technique designed to develop effective interpersonal communication skills is described. It is compared to microteaching and two formats are outlined, the individual session (one student with one trainer) and the group session. (TA)

Convincing faculty that their role as student advisers is the ideal mode for one-on-one teaching was the first step toward incorporating career planning into the academic mainstream at Coe College. (Author)