Reviews the second generation components of the Interstate Distributive Education Curriculum Consortium (IDECC) competency-based instructional system. It will provide classroom teachers opportunities to fully individualize their programs at minimal expense and with very little additional planning time. (CT)

Described is the development of the Self-Schedule System, which aims at optimizing instructional time by teaching students to manage their own time and tasks. Program components for training students and for providing structural and ecological supports for flexible usage of school resources are outlined and research findings discussed. (SJL)

Five considerations of a comprehensive configuration to carry out computer-based instructional management are described. Included are data communications networks, loading/distribution of data processing operations and Instructional Management System functions, response time, computer software, and flexibility. The need for such a configuration is…

This instructional module was prepared to: (1) acquaint the reader with the terminology and (2) introduce the reader to the procedures of the individualized instructional system found in this volume. The four modules are divided into sections designated: objective, readings, activity, and feedback. Precheck and post-check keys are included. The…

The Toledo Public Schools and the Toledo Diocesan Schools have both been involved in the implementation of competency-based instructional systems in the past three years. Each system has achieved implementation in varying degrees and by contrasting methodologies. The objectives of this paper are to (1) examine the theoretical framework, the social…