Describes a study conducted to develop and evaluate a series of individualized modules for selected fundamental skills used in clothing construction. Results indicated that individualized instruction may be a more effective mode of instruction than lecture-demonstration, and that the instructional modules are effective instructional tools.…

Traces the development of vocational training and distance education in Brazil, briefly describes distance education activities of several agencies, and discusses the use of programed instruction, the personalized system of instruction, training manuals, and training modules. Commercial educational technology services are briefly described and 14…

Teaching modules are suggested as one method of teaching Russian. Review units, vocabulary and grammar units could be constructed using computers, audiovisual aids and other teaching machines to equalize students' preparation, solve problems in weak areas and provide flexible sequences of instruction. (CHK)

The use of the instructional module in college teaching is discussed. The module is an independent learning package that emphasizes students' learning activities rather than teacher activities. Along with independent modular activities such as reading, writing, discussing, and problem solving, students can use more class time to write, inquire,…

The Dartmouth College Library has produced this slide/tape individualized instruction module to assist students in researching historical problems. The 79-slide lesson begins with methods of organizing a search and continues through collecting information and analyzing the utility of research strategy. Information sources cited include numerous…

These individualized learning modules on basic troubleshooting skills are one unit in a series of modules for a course in basic electricity and electronics. The course is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instructional and curriculum development in a civilian setting. Five modules are…

This individualized learning module on wave-shaping circuits is one in a series of modules for a course in basic electricity and electronics. The course is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instructional and curriculum development in a civilian setting. Three lessons are included in the…

This document contains student progress checks designed for use with individualized modules 23 through 25 in the military-developed course on basic electricity and electronics. The course is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instructional and curriculum development in a civilian…

The bulk of this book consists of case studies of a variety of forms of individualized instruction, including Keller Plan courses. The last third of the book deals with the general aspects of using an individualized system of instruction. This portion contains many suggestions about the operational details of an individualized course. (Author/BB)

The purpose of this modular sequence is to provide teachers with a comprehensive awareness and concrete applications of Puerto Rican culture with respect to public school classrooms. It focuses on the teacher's individual needs and specified competencies to be attained. The sequence is divided into 12 modules (see SP 008 975-987), each of which…

Based on the final two years' developmental effort of the Colorado Individualized Instruction Consortium Project (CIICP), a series of recommendations are made dealing with future curriculum development. Three main goals of CIICP are delineated: develop Learning Activity Packets (LAP), design multimedia for each LAP training instructor to use in…

This paper describes an application of Computer Assisted Instruction named 'genpbs' consisting of five modules of preliminary instruction and 19 modules of problems for students in an introductory genetics course. Each problem module consists of an average of 14 problems arranged in increasing level of difficulty. The program also contains a…

This annotated bibliography is designed to assist applicants for research grants under part C (section 131a) of the amendments to the Vocational Education Act of 1963 by providing access to documents, journal articles, and current projects related to the individualization and modularization of vocational education instructional materials. The…

A low cost approach to individualized English instruction is described.

Describes the development and operation of a college biophysics course as well as the educational materials used, the structure of the modules and the performance of the students. Also discusses the economics of such a flexible system of instruction. (GA)