Conducted in the spring of 1979, a survey of 187 instructional materials centers affiliated with undergraduate and graduate programs accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) gathered data in the following areas: physical location of the center, hours open, loan policy, users, organizational structure,…

This statewide study involving 11 adult basic education centers in Illinois sought new information on the behavior of full time directors of adult basic education. The Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) was administered to all teachers and administrators in the centers in response to these questions: "How does the director…

DESCRIBED ARE THE EFFORTS OF THE EAST HARLEM COMMUNITY AND A NEW YORK CITY PHILANTHROPIST TO REOPEN THE EAST HARLEM NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY CLUB, A STORE-FRONT CENTER PROVIDING STUDY FACILITIES, HOMEWORK HELP, AND INSTRUCTION IN BASIC SKILLS. THE CLUB IS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS AND PAID PROFESSIONALS, WITH ADDITIONAL HELP FROM VISTA AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD…

The Sodus 1972 Summer Migrant Program entailed many facets to project learning experiences for the migrant of all ages. Its major goal was widening the migrants' experiences so that they might have more control over their own destiny. The 4 major phases to the Sodus Program's operation included the day care center for infants; the Summer Migrant…

The major objective of the Study of Curriculums for Occupational Preparation and Education (SCOPE) is to coordinate and contribute to national curriculum development at the secondary school level. SCOPE programs attempt to increase the relevance of high school education for the majority of students who must seek employment or further job training…

This narrative report introduces the Rough Rock Demonstration School's background, organization, and setting, which is characterized as a scene for doing what is needed in Indian education. Educational services discussed are preschool services (which include a Head Start class and a kindergarten class), phase one services (for the primary grades),…

The Competency-Based Teacher Education program at San Diego State University is a self-paced, individualized program utilizing learning modules designed to develop specified, critical teaching skills in reading, social studies, and the learning process. Media and materials are available in an Individualized Study Center where the student is…

Theoretical background materials for the development of an overall curriculum are presented in this first report for teacher use. Following descriptions concerning the middle years of schooling, current trends of curriculum objectives are discussed in connection with value systems, children's social adjustments, learning theories, and balanced…

This report describes in some detail the changes in work patterns and purposes that occurred in one curriculum study center, with an original charge to make recommendations to the schools about the curriculum in composition, as it became, in effect, a teacher/ school resource center, located in a university. The report is important as a record of…

Some of the organizational, institutional, and pragmatic issues involved in teaching, research, and public service are discussed, including implications for the development and continuation of university urban center programs and related activities. (Author/AM)

Describes El Camino College's Learning Assistance Center, which utilizes a personal, cost-effective, and technological approach to meet the needs of nontraditional students through drop-in services, individualized instruction and small group instruction. (JG)

A survey of curriculum centers in Illinois academic institutions found that a wide range of library services were offered to education faculty, staff, and students and that librarians were committed to the education community and the larger university. (EA)

This study was conducted on the cost and utilization of study centers in six distance education institutions representing the three levels of higher education in Australia: colleges of advanced education, universities, and technical and further education. Data were collected using student questionnaires, student interviews, institutional…

A discussion of contemporary issues in Australian study centers for distance education students introduces six case studies which show how some institutions in Australia have endeavored to set up study centers or "borrow" existing local facilities to provide a measure of support for their students. Attempts to set up a telecommunications…

A study was conducted to describe the use of study centers and study center networks as a support system in distance education in Australia. Information was obtained by interviewing students, tutors, and coordinators of study centers within four distance-education systems. The University of Queensland, the Riverina College of Advanced Education,…