In pursuit of quality education in Bhutan there has been a desire to shift from teacher-dominant class teaching to students taking initiative in their own learning. This paper investigated the issue of moving teaching and learning from teacher-centered classes to independent learning of students. The research was carried out at Samtse College of…

How to go about using the public library in learn-it-yourself experiences. (WL)

An outcome of a federal project for highly gifted students, the booklet outlines a course in archaeology. Introductory notes assess the value of critical thinking and inter-disciplinary exploration in archaeology. Narrative information on the history and theory of archaeology are followed by task cards designed to be given to students for…

THIS DOCUMENT TRACES RESULTS OF EXPLORATORY STUDIES IN SELF-DIRECTED (SD) LEARNING OF 5 TYPICAL LEARNING TASKS. GOAL WAS TO ASCERTAIN KINDS OF LEARNING SITUATIONS FOR WHICH PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION COULD BE IMPROVED VIA SELF-DIRECTION, I.E. MAXIMUM STUDENT FREEDOM TO CONTROL THE LEARNING PROCESS. RATIONALE FOR THE RESEARCH CAME FROM A…

Examined relationship between attitudes of older adults and their participation in education-related activities. Results indicated that self-directed learning participation was correlated with one's affirmation of self and its accomplishments, sense of satisfaction and pleasure, and high level of enthusiasm and ego involvement in activities.…

A method for helping students to learn something meaningful among the plethora of modern knowledge is explicated. (CK)

Presents a synopsis of the regional conference of the International Geographical Union held in August 1986 in Sitges, Spain. Identifies 10 international problems in geographical education and eight emerging instructional trends. Included is information on how to order copies of the papers presented at the conference. (JDH)

This study investigated the interaction between students' academic background (high school grades, standardized exams, and enrollment in advanced high school courses) and how much autonomy they reported having in high school science through labs and projects. The objective was to see if students who reported experiencing more or less self-directed…

The Western Region AMIDS Evaluation Team examined a variety of approaches to leadership development which would make it possible for adult, business, technical and vocational educators to become knowledgeable in evaluation. The following three intents were specified for the leadership development project: (1) to provide participants with an…

Article illustrates the types of activities which may occur in a learning package oriented curriculum. (Author)

This book provides over 100 ideas and activities developed and tested by teachers to help students become independent learners. Specific strategies are suggested that may aid students in defining problems, planning individual studies, finding information, and recording, reporting, and evaluating results. The six chapters are "Independent…

"Study" is not merely confined to the careful and thoughtful examination of arguments and beliefs already set out, but can be applied to original and creative inquiry which expands the frontiers of knowledge. (Author/NQ)

Stamps can enhance the curriculum for gifted students and serve as an exciting introduction to a new hobby as well as a mechanism for developing skills of self-directed learning. Suggestions for followup activities using theme stamp albums (famous persons, science and scientists, animals, and transportation) are given. (CB)

This article describes how to use a bulletin board to help intermediate grade-level students organize and present the results of library research about the geographical features of different places. (JDH)

Routes by which the responsive teacher can create opportunities for increased pupil initiative by organizing instruction in particular ways and by using particular patterns of verbal communication are explored, emphasizing the use of learning contracts. (Author/KM)