Examines three aspects of individualized reading instruction programs and concludes that, although individual programs vary greatly, every child needs personal attention to progress and grow in ability to read. (JM)

Designed as an introduction to individualized reading instruction, this pamphlet considers the purpose of individualization, implementing individualized instruction, facility changes, diagnosis, evaluation, and individual student needs. The four appendixes feature samples of a student record, a student plan sheet, a teacher record, and a teacher…

A pilot program, established at Griffin Creek School (Medford, Oregon) from September 1970 to June 1971, consisted of five Laubach-trained volunteer reading tutors, an experimental group of five fifth- and sixth-grade boys, and a control group of eighteen boys and girls in a regular classroom. The experimental boys, reading at a second- or…

Discusses how a teacher can incorporate several modern approaches to reading into a basal approach school reading program. (GB)

Describes a reading program designed as workshop sessions, using multi-level commercial and teacher- made materials, and emphasizing the positive accomplishments of the student. (TO)

Academic tasks are listed on the board from which students choose their work. (JH)

The major purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility that individualized instruction could improve the self-image of children with reading problems. Subjects for the experimental and control groups were selected from five classes of fifth grade students from a predominantly rural, isolated area in Mississippi. The Sears Self-Concept…

This paper delves into the concepts of individualized instruction at the elementary school level. Following an explanation of individualized instruction, the paper presents two differing points of view concerning how provisions can be made to individualize instruction: a) the patterned approach, which emphasizes the logical sequence involved in…

Describes a viable method of reading instruction that can be utilized by the small school teacher to lead 20 or 30 individuals to common goals and objectives at unequal rates. (AH)

This book provides a comprehensive annotated bibliography of materials on individualized reading (IR). Sources include books, journal articles, conference papers, and master's and doctoral theses. An introductory chapter includes a discussion of what IR is, how an IR program is organized, problems related to an IR program, research on IR, when the…

This paper outlines various approaches to teaching reading. The first approach considered focuses on a teacher strictly following a textbook. The paper notes that textbooks which employ programmed reading help students progress at a slow but steady rate. It then discusses the hierarchical method of state mandated objectives and testing. Features…

This book describes the step-by-step procedures of a program for reading, writing, and spelling. First published in 1972, it has been revised and expanded so that not only teachers but also parents and other interested adults can use the prescribed sequential lesson plans for one-to-one reading and spelling instruction. Stressing a positive…

Low reading achievement in the Chicago public schools spurred the development of a mastery approach reading package. This approach assumes that in time any student can achieve the level of the brightest student. Implementation of a mastery program in urban areas presents special problems, including diversity of student backgrounds, time and space…