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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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The Rationale and Development of a B.S. Degree Program in Toxicology.
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Blumberg, Jeffrey B. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1980
Lists federal legislation since 1969 regarding toxic substances and describes a sample curriculum for a B.S. degree in toxicology at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. (CS)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Bachelors Degrees, College Science, Federal Legislation
PSI and Educational Reform.
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Keller, Fred S. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Presents a brief review of the historical background of Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) by one of its founders. Reflects on the past and future for this form of individualized instruction. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Individual Differences
Experience with Individualized Instruction.
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Lipson, Joseph I. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes personal contributions made by the author in individualized instruction, including: Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI), the Doctor of Arts program, and the development of educational videodiscs. Innovations in these areas are discussed: education for the handicapped, personal development education, industrial and military…
Descriptors: College Science, Disabilities, Doctor of Arts Degrees, Higher Education
A Basis for Instructional Alternatives.
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Postlethwait, Samuel N. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Overviews the present status and historical background of the audio-tutorial (A-T) method, by the innovator of A-T. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Individual Differences, Individualized Instruction
Reflections on Independent Individualized Instruction.
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Tyler, Ralph W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Reviews conditions for effective learning, discusses the limitations on learning imposed by group instruction, and describes methods employed by the author to increase individualization. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Individual Differences, Individualized Instruction
An MAT Program to Meet Future Needs.
Shuman, R. Baird – Improving College and University Teaching, 1981
The history of Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs is outlined. The areas in which teaching shortages continue to exist are identified and MAT programs are urged to work to alleviate these shortages. Teacher shortages for prison inmates, youngsters with reading and language handicaps, and ghetto children are described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Internship Programs, Masters Degrees, Masters Programs