An undergraduate program in introductory-biology, based on audiotutorial instruction, serves several thousand students every year. Instructional units provide student experiences in inquiry and processes of science. Major concepts are stressed in a multisensory and multidimensional program. Student reactions have been favorable to this approach.…

Describes the main features of the personalized system of instruction (PSI) or Keller Plan, and outlines the advantages and disadvantages encountered in implementing this instructional format in a freshman non-major biology course. (JR)

Presented is a description of a physics program format used, with a high degree of success, at Boyertown Area Senior High School in Pennsylvania. The program features integration of desirable curriculum innovations such as individualization with a recognized curriculum (Project Physics) while maintaining the quality of a solid first year physics…

Presented is a study of a science program for upper elementary and middle school children encouraging the development of logical thinking skills, describing variables, interpreting and criticizing experiments, and understanding experiment design. To provide a basis for the program, the students suggested projects to be done and developed…

Describes the use of computer-generated testing to provide the immediate feedback aspect in a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) course with large enrollment and only a limited number of teaching assistants available. (SL)

Describes the basic features of the Keller plan or Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), and presents a review of evaluative research on this teaching method. The Keller plan is an individually paced, mastery-oriented teaching method that has had a significant impact on college-level science education in recent years. (JR)

A freshman chemistry course was taught with emphasis on self-pacing, student-instructor interaction, and individual understanding of each topic. Student were graded after each unit and on the final exam. Results of the investigation showed higher grades and greater student participation compared to previous groups taught by the lecture method. (PS)

Reviews the foundations for individualized instruction in science, analyzes some of the attempts which have been made to implement it in the elementary and secondary schools, and explores the implications of individualized instruction for the science teacher. (PR)

Briefly reviews British science projects using independent learning, summarizes the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS), and considers how far this project can be applied to British conditions. (JR)

Describes an introductory astronomy course at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Blacksburg, in which the Keller Plan (personalized system of instruction) is used. Course evaluation results and typical student comments about this self-paced program are provided. (JR)

Discusses the use of self-instruction in conducting a college laboratory program in biology. Six different laboratory exercises are set up in carrels, and students rotate around the carrels as they individually complete each exercise. (JR)

Describes an individualized general biology course, taught at Marymount College of Kansas, that encourages students to assume responsibilty for their own learning. (JR)

Reports on adverse side effects in an organic chemistry course taught by the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). (SL)

Briefly describes the Individualized Science Instructional System (ISIS) originating from Florida State University, with support from the National Science Foundation, with emphasis on the design and development of the minicourses involved in the project. (PEB)

Presented is a manuscript for an introductory boiler water chemistry course for marine engineer education. The course is modular, self-paced, audio-tutorial, contract graded and combined lecture-laboratory instructed. Lectures are presented to students individually via audio-tapes and 35 mm slides. The course consists of a total of 17 modules -…