A description of the learner-centered alternative to traditional teaching methods utilized by the welding program at Kirkwood Community College. (Author/HB)

Author attempts to evaluate some issues common to this journal, such as, bridging the gap between research and theory on the one hand and classroom teaching on the other. (Author/RK)

The present study, designed as a pilot study to provide an empirical basis for modifying the PEP testing program, investigated the possibility that teachers could accurately evaluate learning progress without formal testing. (Author)

This interview with a former U.S. Commissioner of Education briefly gives his views on personalized education, educational freedom, library centered learning and the concept of learning to learn. (DH)

Describes an Innovative German language program implemented at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (RS)

Describes an individualized instruction program in German implemented at Ramapo High School, New Jersey. (RS)

A description of a system for monitoring individualized student progress in vocational education programs for the purpose of reporting progress of individual students and the effectiveness and efficiency of the vocational education programs. (Author)

The curriculum to be covered was defined by cooperating teachers and divided into hierarchies of finely differentiated skills. The next step required the development of five lessons in worksheet form for each of the skills. The following step involved the development of answer booklets and quizzes. Diagnostic tools were developed and administered.…

Describes the Programmed Individualized Presentation (PIP) Audio and Visual Cassette System. (PG)

Seven steps in the development, implementation, and refinement of an individualized unit of instruction. (Author/MU)

Describes a method for helping children with learning disorders to improve their academic performance. (RK)