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Peer reviewedMadden, Lowell – Education, 1981
Advocates use of students' interests to develop "learning starters" (anything from the students' world with which they can become involved) as a motivational strategy in open classrooms. Identifies and discusses three major categories of learning starters: large group presentations, small group interactions, and independent study. (JD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Motivation, Open Education
