Independent Study Programs

Paper Summary:

The paper shows that independent study programs are frequently being utilized to provide education for students who do not fit into the traditional school setting due to physical or mental disabilities. The paper further shows that these programs offer the opportunity to pursue their education while simultaneously removing barriers and challenges that would make achievement much more complex and difficult for them. This paper clearly demonstrates that alternative methods are being successfully employed in high schools through alternative study programs, which assist students in achieving their potential and in preparation of students for the transition to college or gainful employment following high school. The paper reviews the literature about independent study programs, being used presently in schools, for students who may not fit in well with traditional school settings.

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Objective
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary Of Literature Reviewed
Summary and Conclusion

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"The express purposes and goals of independent study include: (1) Students are taught knowledge and skills that cannot easily be communicated in classrooms. (2) As evaluated by exams, independent students learn at least as well as students in classes. (3) Independent study provides useful practice in the process of learning. (4) Independent study is viable when an educational institution is inaccessible to the learner; (5) Independent study meets the convenience needs of many learners; (6) Independent study develops self-motivation, concentration, and discipline; (7) The learner is taught to identify a problem, gather data, and take responsibility for conclusions; (8) The learner does all the work and cannot slide by on the anonymity of group activity."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lennstrom, Henry Walter (1973) An Analysis of Independent Study Programs in the Junior Community Colleges. ERIC ED087516 Digest. Online available at: http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED087516&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED087516
• Kassof, Annie (2004) Independent Study Program Offers Model for State. Berkeley Daily Planet. 17 Dec 2004. Online available at: http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/article1.cfm?archiveDate=12-17-04&storyID=20315
• Rafoth, Mary Ann (2007) Independent Study - Purposes and Goals of Independent Study, Independent Study and Extensiveness in Grades K-12. Education Encyclopedia - State University. Online available at: http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2080/Independent-Study.html
• Stroman, Bonne (2006) Independent Study - Texas Performance Standards Project. Online available at: http://www.texaspsp.org/exit/deliveryISM.php?p=2
• Medveacek, Chris (2002) Learning at Home - Before Deciding on a Homeschooled or Homebound Program for your Child, Educate Yourself. MDA Quest Publications Vol. 9, No.1 Feb 2002. Online available at: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q91learning.html

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