Conclusion drawn from this analysis is that it is necessary to pay more attention to cultural background and social environment of schools, not simply the open classroom. (MB)

The adherents of the 'open school' concept enthusiastically proclaim the virtues of this system, emphasizing that the removal of traditional restraints increases the zest for learning. (Editor)

Author, a primary teacher, humorously describes the abrupt changes when her traditional" school suddenly became open plan." (SP)

A description of the physical facilities, curriculum, and personnel of the open school". (SP)

A two-year assessment of an open plan architectural design of a school for physically handicapped children is presented. (CD)

The informal nature of preschool provision may allow building design a greater influence than at primary and secondary levels. The effect of building type seems to be to inhibit or facilitate the expression of existing child behavior or staff policy, with room openness and noise levels being the most potent factors. (Author/CT)

This review of four schools compares organizational properties to demonstrate that, while methods of control and instruction do vary, pupils are generally fitted to the tempo of the school rather than their own learning speed. (MB)

Describes the implementation, philosophy and curriculum developed for a team teaching approach used in an open kindergarten involving four classes. Problems involved and advantages are enumerated. (ED)

In considering the use of open education to meet the needs of present and future generations, this article attempted to answer a few basic questions: 1) Why will not the old ways do? 2) Where is it all leading? 3) What are the characteristics of this new system? 4) What should this new system be like? (Author/RK)

This is a review of research comparing open plan schools to self contained classrooms. (RC)

The Learning Center at Old Sturbridge Village is designed to develop a sense of early American lifeways and stimulate creative behavior. (Author)