None of the existing reviews or meta-analyses have focused on personalized learning that accommodates learners' interests. To address this issue, we conducted this meta-analysis to examine the effects of personalized learning by interest on self-reports of interest and cognitive load, retention, and transfer, as well as potential moderators of…

We examined the mean effect of teachers' use of data-based individualization (DBI) on the performance of students with intensive learning needs across academic areas and factors influencing the effects of DBI on student achievement. A total of 57 effect sizes from 14 studies were categorized into two comparisons: DBI Only (comparisons between DBI…

Discusses a study to evaluate pedagogical alternatives for teaching social studies (particularly geography) to adolescents. Topics discussed include individualized learning, learning from resources, autonomous pupil learning, and competing ideologies of education. (Author/DB)

This paper reviews empirical studies of the efficacy of the use of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in various settings, with particular attention to the use of CAI to teach mathematics skills and concepts. Studies using students at various ages and various subjects are considered, as are applications in which CAI was used as the primary…

Describes components of videodisc learning stations, and discusses important factors distinguishing videodisc technology from other forms of instruction that make it likely to succeed where self-paced instruction has fallen short. Elements of other educational formats are also examined and related to strengths and disadvantages of videodiscs. (MBR)

Studies comparing team-taught and solitary-teacher-taught classes at the college level are discussed; then studies comparing three different teaching techniques, including team-teaching, are reviewed. It is noted that the number of such studies is small and the findings offer mixed results, supporting neither the critics nor the supporters of…

This literature review discusses the differences between individual and individualized instruction and explores ways of leading future computer assisted instruction (CAI) toward genuine individualized instruction. The development and design of intelligent CAI are described, and topics for future studies are suggested. (LRW)

This paper reviews evaluation reports on the use of integrated learning systems (ILSs) in elementary and middle schools throughout the United States in light of the following questions: Do these systems work? Do students make more progress using an ILS than learning in "traditional" ways? Could the cost of software and equipment be…

Presents a context for the study of computer-managed instruction (CMI) and reviews research in the area. Learning theory regarding individualized instruction is discussed; the role of CMI in promoting individualized instruction is examined; and studies conducted at the University of Alberta are highlighted. A chart summarizes major research…

Research evidence on the effectiveness of various methods of teaching at the university level are reviewed. Evidence is presented in the following areas: the effect of class size; large group instruction techniques; individualized learning, independent study, and programmed instruction; lecturing versus other methods; and laboratory teaching. The…

Two studies on monitoring and assisting high-risk college students are compared. Individualized intervention was provided in the first study, whereas the second attempted a reduced form of the same intervention in a large-group course. Both emphasized student awareness of appropriate study behavior. Only the first study had positive results.…

The development and evaluation of several microcomputer-based strategies designed to facilitate learning how to solve mathematics word problems by personalizing examples in accord with individuals' background and interests are described in this paper. The first of two studies conducted with fifth and sixth grade students to evaluate these…

Different forms of peer tutoring within college and universities are described and compared for effectiveness, including cross-year and same-year small-group, individualized, supplemental, diadic, reciprocal, fixed-role, writing process, and distance tutoring. Three methods are found to be widely used, demonstrated effective, and meriting expanded…

This paper examines the importance of culturally-specific learning styles within the context of the Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990. The Act posits that all students can learn, that students learn differently, and that students learn better when they are taught utilizing their preferred learning modalities. A review of the literature…

This report is intended to assist curriculum developers, administrators, and teachers in the Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system in deciding if and when it is appropriate to introduce individualized systems of instruction in their programs. The first section explains what individualized instruction is and examines the reasons for the…