The Struggling Writer: Strategies for Teaching

There has been a great deal of interest in the diagnosis of, and strategies for supporting struggling readers but comparatively little to help guide teachers of struggling writers. Richard Fox tries to remedy this and introduces us to a useful analysis of some of the problems which might beset young writers. He goes on to suggest possible strategies for helping these children make progress.     

The individualized bachelor's degree: Some reconsiderations

This paper involves an examination of the implications of the movement to individualize the curriculum in higher education. It explores the background and basic premises of the movement and then examines the realities and problems of one program. In particular the nature of contract education is explored. It concludes that individualization promised more than could be delivered and that some of the basic premises need to be questioned.