The problem of diverse competencies within classes is addressed. The process of "individualizing" such courses is explained, and the findings of a related experiment are presented. (Author)

Pre-class planning of individualized accounting is involved with goals, objectives, and activities developed and selected by the teacher in providing compatibility between accounting content and teaching strategy. A systematic arrangement of activities should be developed so that students can understand and apply accounting principles at their own…

A program is described in which students are taught personal financial management using a self-paced multi-instructional approach. Less advanced students profit from a slower pace at which they are not penalized and superior students gain desired basic knowledge and move into auxiliary units that enrich their course of study. (CT)

Three levels of individualization are identified: self-paced, different routes, and independent learning. Individualization requires answers to these questions: what is to be learned? has the student learned it? what methods and materials should be used? Alternatives are presented to alleviate potential problems. Prepared "packages" of…

When teachers understand how to teach differently, students will learn to write and transcribe shorthand in much less time than is thought possible. (Author)

The feasibility of organizing an individualized instructional program can be determined by examining five characteristics of the content area: the clarity of instructional objectives, availability of feedback mechanisms for students and teachers, suitability of learning the subject alone, the need for sequencing, and student-pacing of instruction.…

Five advantages to be gained in teaching typing in a time structure less rigid than the traditional semester are itemized. The implications for typewriting teachers as a more individualized approach is used are considered. (AG)

The teacher who effectively directs the learning of the special needs adult (personal, emotional, and skill development) carefully plans the course of action to be implemented in his classroom. The methods and techniques used must contribute directly to the successful accomplishment and achievement of the specific goals of each individual student.…

The module approach appears to have much to offer a business education curriculum. (Author)

This article offers a new perspective on the teaching of unit pricing in consumer economics classes by identifying ways to teach the costs as well as the benefits of unit pricing and realistic guidelines for suggesting situations in which it is most appropriate. Alternatives to unit pricing will also be explored. (CT)

The steps involved in setting up an individualized course utilizing multi-media are enumerated with an example of the individualized approach in secretarial science courses. The advantages to the program are that the focus is on the student, and the program is flexible and easily updated. (AG)

The instructional system is designed so that each student may be treated as an individual. The role of the instructor must also be changed to accomplish this goal. (Author)