The purpose of this quantitative study was to improve the academic success of students through the utilization of differentiated teaching within a specialized Learning Resource Center. The research study site is a private coeducational K-11 school located in Northern Georgia. The school provides motivated and disciplined students with a rigorous…

This article describes a system of classroom management which is geared to the needs and abilities of individual pupils, primarily in mixed-ability classes. It involves the effective use of resource materials developed at a local center. (Author/SJL)

The concepts of resources, resources centers, and resource-based learning and their interrelationships are described and the role of resources centers in both student-centered and teacher/institution-centered educational systems is examined. Factors in three areas that should be considered in the planning, organization, and operation of a…

An examination of the use of media to individualize learning in several American schools. (AA)

At Magnificat High School in Rocky River, Ohio, education is swiftly changing from the teacher-centered classroom to the student-centered learning area. How this is accomplished is described. (NH)

A growing concern for individualized instruction has made educators aware that all students need access to a wide range of media outside of the typical classroom or traditional library. For those desiring to develop appropriate facilities to fill this need, this bibliography stresses ideas that will enhance the planning, organization, and…

A growing concern for individualized instruction has made educators aware that all students need access to a wide range of media outside of the typical classroom or traditional library. For those desiring to develop appropriate facilities to fill this need, this bibliography stresses ideas that will enhance the planning, organization, and…

The communications center serves to produce teacher-constructed mediated materials; to distribute materials by dial access video and audio information retrieval, closed circuit television and portable equipment; and as an instructional center. (NH)

The learning center is an integrated, fully-coordinated facility, combining a number of traditional library, media development, and personalized learning functions. Conceptualizing the learning center is facilitated through a description of the premises for such a center, the components, and guidelines for developing a learning center. De Anza…

This handbook offers suggestions to guide students in the skills of using media to make a maximum contribution to their intellectual and personal development. The ideas presented can be useful for media specialists and teachers in any grade or subject area. The teacher has the responsbility to: (1) be acquainted with the media center's resources,…

A brief description of the University of Kansas' Extramural Independent Study Center. (AK)

The availability of instructional media encourages individualized teaching. (MF)

A multimedia course in economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy. (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for the final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document briefly reports on the need for a course administrator to perform non-instructional functions which have been…

Article discusses learning stations in the classroom as an aid to individualized instruction. (GB)

A well prepared teacher is the crucial factor in individualizing instruction. Thus, at Lenape High School the Student Teacher Inservice Program allows each trainee to concentrate on an aspect of professional preparation focusing on use of the library or instructional materials center. (8 references) (SJ)