Math Corps is an evidence-based tutoring program serving students in grades 4 through 8 that increases opportunities to learn and practice fundamental math skills related to understanding whole and rational numbers. Its intent is that all students, in particular students who are Black, Latino, and/or experiencing poverty, will reach grade-level…

The purpose of this research was to gather the voices of students undertaking a Master's programme on Special and Inclusive Education by exploring their perceptions of what they have learned about inclusive education during the programme. We used the case study approach in order to investigate the students' perceptions and reflections on their…

Developing teaching practices that meet the needs of Second Language Learners (SLL) calls for models of apprenticeship in which teacher candidates acquire competency on how to create learning spaces where students discover, experience and construct knowledge rather than solely practicing skills. The aforesaid argument has an implication when…

This publication contains information on the individualization of instruction in high school chemistry in the form of a case study. The subject of the case study is the P. K. Yonge Laboratory School of the University of Florida, Gainesville. The instructional model, however, was also field-tested in 18 schools during 1971-72 and 1972-73. The…

An attempt to combine the advantages of group instruction with the advantages of individualized instruction is described. The rationale, procedure, and method are discussed in turn. Test results indicated that students learn at least as well by this combined method. Student opinion was generally favorable. (LS)

Describes the Learning Systems Approach used in a large multisection general chemistry program at Texas A&M University. The use of learning objectives, alternative learning resources, positive-attitude factors, future-oriented course content and student evaluation and performance are also included. (HM)

Describes the consequences of the implementation of several commercially produced individualization systems on teacher beliefs, practices, and on pupil achievement and attitude. (Author/RK)

The development of an instructional system which based operating decisions on self-perceived individual student needs is discussed. The background, setting, operation, and facilities are considered. Various instructional techniques such as lecture and discussion, tutorial and counseling sessions, varied pacing, closed-circuit TV, CAI, and…

Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington, initiated Project 80, a long-range effort designed to individualize and improve the educational process by using research, technology, and scientific management systems to free teachers to personalize education for learners. Starting in 1969 a three year Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title…

Described is a highly individualized and open teaching situation, Student-Structured Learning in Biology (SSLB), used with a randomly selected group of 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade students at the Florida State University Developmental Research School. Students chose their own content and method of learning and were free to pursue, or not pursue,…

Describes the implementation of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) in Flint, Michigan. An increase in student failures resulted from implementing this curriculum. Reasons for the increase in student failures are given. (GS)

Presented are some ideas for teaching science in a small school via the use of blocking science content into individualized programs for students. (PEB)

As a result of an extensive examination of its freshman composition program, the English department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha created an individualized, self-paced program in writing. This paper describes the areas of concern identified during the assessment of the traditional writing program, discusses the principles upon which the…

The Thomasville City School District offers an 8-weeks summer program for students in grades 1 through 6. The program consists of individualized and small group instruction, with an emphasis on improving reading skills. Areas covered include vocabulary, comprehension, oral and written expression, and basic arithmetic. Evan though the program's…

This report describes a project to develop and test a number of individualized vocational physics modules designed to be laboratory-oriented, written at the lowest reading level, and supplemented with audiovisual materials. The report includes descriptions of the procedures used to develop, pilot test, and disseminate the materials. Each of the…