Self-regulation is an essential skill for lifelong learning. Research has shown that self-regulated learning (SRL) leads to greater academic achievement and sustainable education, but students often struggle with SRL. Scaffolds are widely reported as an effective and efficient support method for SRL. To further improve digital scaffolds'…

This paper is an account of the first two years of the Experimental Study Group, a full-time program of supervised independent study for undergraduates, together with suggestions for those working in or planning similar programs in otherwise traditional schools. (Authors/JA)

Two papers are presented here: "History of Individualized Instruction" by Dr. Robert Scanlon, and "Self-Directed Learning: the Master Key to Educational Reform" by Dr. Glen Heathers. Dr. Scanlon's paper briefly outlines the goals of the Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) program and discusses its place in the development…

A study was made to (a) describe how self-paced Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training affects the Army assignment system; (b) identify ways the existing assignment system can accommodate individualized instruction; and (c) suggest modifications to the assignment system to provide better integration of self-paced training with assignment…

This is a satirical article about open plan schools. (PD)

A teacher discusses how her students become much more active as opposed to passive in an open classroom situation. (GB)

Describes a program in which the two major goals are: an individualized program for each child in the school, and a continuous program of self-improvement for the staff and the school. (Author)

A projector, tape recordings, film, slides, and workbooks are utilized for individualized instruction in a secondary school geography class in Montreal, Canada. (DS)

Describes a model for educating students of widely varying abilities in the same classroom by combining a base of common activities and opportunities for special independent projects. (Author/JM)

The fundamental purpose of an introductory course in education is to help students form a personal basis for decisions about entering the profession and preparing to teach. (JD)

A historical account is given of how a conventional university first-year undergraduate course in zoology has been replaced by a self-instructional one. Advantages and problems are weighed, and successful student achievement and interest are described. (LBH)

Paper presented at the third meeting of the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, April 15-17, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. Reactor's statement to Florence Steiner's Individualized Instruction", FL 501 691. (DS)