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McCombs, Barbara Leherissey; And Others – 1974
Media adjunct programing (MAP) techniques for presenting individualized, self-paced instruction were compared to traditional instructor-classroom (TIC) techniques in an undergraduate pilot Weather course. The MAP group completed the course in significantly less time than did the TIC group, representing a 29 percent time savings. In addition, MAP…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Curiosity
Bockman, John F., Ed.; Gougher, Ronald L., Ed. – 1972
Sociological implications suggested by the growing national trend of individualized foreign language instruction in American schools are explored in the introductory remarks of this final report of a workshop held at West Chester State College, Pennsylvania. The rationale, structure, and daily schedule of the workshop, and a paper by Valerie M.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques, Educational Methods, Educational Objectives
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Wolery, Mark; And Others – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1990
This study found that constant time delay was effective in teaching word reading to four students (ages seven to eight) with mild handicaps. Individual attentional response was more effective and efficient in learning to spell words than in choral attentional response. Observational and incidental learning occurred for all students. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Attention, Beginning Reading, Incidental Learning, Individualized Programs
WHITE, CHRISTINE M. – 1967
INNOVATION ENGLISH AT HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, IS A MODIFIED FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BOTH TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND TO SHARE THEIR REACTIONS AND IDEAS WITH OTHERS. EACH OF THE APPROXIMATELY 400 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ATTENDS ONE LARGE GROUP INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Innovation, English Instruction, Flexible Scheduling
Schiller, Sister Philomene – 1967
A group of junior high school teachers devised a literature program to meet the needs of the individual learner. They selected themes of interest to students in grades 6-8 and then prepared a list of books of varying degrees of reading difficulty which related to these themes. The student could, therefore, read a book commensurate with his ability…
Descriptors: Discussion, Independent Study, Individual Instruction, Individual Needs
Sanford, Ann; And Others – 1974
Presented is the final report of the Chapel Hill Project, a demonstration model designed to provide services to the Head Start Program for handicapped preschool children in Johnston County, North Carolina. Such services as screening, assessment, establishment of a resource center, development of intake services and individual educational programs,…
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Demonstration Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Resources
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Kamens, Michele Wilson – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2004
The Individualized Educational Program (IEP) is the foundation of instruction for individuals with disabilities. Therefore, learning to write and attach meaning to these documents is critical for preservice teachers. This article explores an approach to teaching IEPs during teacher preparation, which encourages preservice teachers to view the IEP…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teachers, Individualized Education Programs
Myles, Brenda Smith; Hagen, Kristen; Holverstott, Jeanne; Hubbard, Anastasia; Adreon, Diane; Trautman, Melissa – Organization for Autism Research, 2005
The purpose of this guide is to help educators understand and be able to respond effectively to the needs of children with Asperger Syndrome in an inclusive classroom setting. This guide is meant to orient educators to the challenges and skills of students with Asperger Syndrome and outline strategies that can be easily implemented to meet their…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Asperger Syndrome, Individualized Programs, Individualized Instruction
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Rafdal, Brooke H.; McMaster, Kristen L.; McConnell, Scott R.; Fuchs, Douglas; Fuchs, Lynn S. – Exceptional Children, 2011
This study determined the effectiveness of Kindergarten Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (K-PALS) for students with disabilities. The researchers randomly assigned 89 kindergartners with individualized education programs (IEPs) from 47 classrooms to control (n = 9); K-PALS Level 1 (teachers received 1-day workshop; n = 19); or K-PALS Level 2…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Oral Reading, Beginning Reading, Learning Strategies
Goldberg, Isadore; John, Thomas – 1975
This final report presents an evaluation of the Designing and Implementing Programs for the Little School Component which is a program designed to develop, implement, and disseminate a program of individualized instruction at the Howard D. Woodson Senior High School. The purpose of the program is to improve academic achievement and student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Guidance Objectives, Individualized Programs, Open Education
Harrison, Susan, Comp.; And Others – 1976
Intended for trainers developing inservice workshops for regular classroom teachers and/or generalists, the manual contains information that evolved from field experiences and training efforts of special educators associated with the Rocky Mountain Regional Resource Center's (RMRRC) program to explore ways to support teachers serving handicapped…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Contingency Management, Definitions, Diagnostic Teaching
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. for Exceptional Children. – 1979
Guidelines for the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped children are provided. An introductory section details the mandates of Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and defines the components of the IEP and a list of 12 exceptionalities. Section 2 discusses assessment, including…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists, Compliance (Legal), Educational Legislation
Hatch, Winslow R., Comp.; Richards, Alice L., Comp. – 1965
Summaries of studies or experiments dealing with some aspect of independent study are compiled in this report. The papers include: (1) "The Future of Self-Directed Study," by Howard E. Gruber; (2) "Freshman Seminars at Harvard," by Eric W. Shaw; (3) "Independent Study in Honors Programs," by Philip I. Mitterling; (4)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Bibliographies, College Students, Competency Based Education
Maker, C. June; Nielson, Aleene B. – 1996
This text on the education of gifted children is organized into two parts--the first on curriculum principles and the second on applications of those principles. The first chapter examines such topics as theories of intelligence, qualitatively different curricula, and a comprehensive approach to curriculum. Chapter 2 considers several continuums…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Educational Principles
England, Robert G. – 1976
Designed to give the teacher a capsule explanation of how the system works, this guide introduces the Mountain-Plains instructor to specific curriculum materials and provides examples of the basic instruments used in the Mountain-Plains program, a residential, family-based education program developed to improve the economic potential and lifestyle…
Descriptors: Career Education, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged
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