Comments on the basic elements found in all individualized programs and the need for curriculum designers to be aware of their integral relationships. (RL)

Summary of the 24th annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest Conference on Foreign Languages, Orcas Island, Washington, May 4-5, 1973. (RL)

Describes an Innovative German language program implemented at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (RS)

Describes an individualized instruction program in German implemented at Ramapo High School, New Jersey. (RS)

LAPs are Learning Activity Packages. (DS)

Individualized instruction, as distinguished from self-pacing, is defined as providing a different instructional system for each individual. Necessary steps leading to this goal are outlined. (RM)

Dissatisfied with results of traditional language instruction at the university level, the German department at the University of California at Berkeley developed an individualized program for introductory German courses. The author discusses the rationale of the program, problems in curriculum development, teacher recruitment, and student…

A survey using the Jakobovits 'foreign language attitude questionnaire' was conducted to determine the success of 3 new foreign language programs, one using multi-level grouping and two having individualized instruction. Each of the 3 schools in the study is described and the curricula contrasted. Individualized instruction proved generally more…

The decline in foreign language study in New South Wales is described, and suggestions are made for change in course content and organization to make foreign language study interesting and helpful to a larger number of students. (RM)

Individualized French Composition and Conversation is a third-year self-paced course which allows that student to proceed at his own speed through a prescribed set of materials. The course is divided into lessons, each of which is then divided into objectives with activities suggested by the instructor. The student is evaluated on these objectives…

Curriculum innovations at the University of Illinois (Chicago Circle) in the second-year level of German instruction are indications of the current trend toward greater individualization of instruction. The German department offers second-year students options to the traditional program which include the regular skills program, an enriched and…

Spanish culture units developed by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese are described in this article. The design of modular culture units, intended to permit greater individualization of instruction, is discussed and illustrated with frequent reference to specific examples. Suggestions on how teachers can begin to…

An experimental course in college-level, introductory German, based on a modification of Fred S. Keller's work in individualized instruction, is described in this study. The establishment of specific time limits for completion of predetermined subject matter and the provision of tutorial services are essential variations from the classical…