Discusses the findings of a study (Erdmenger, in this journal 3/1974) of the flexible, individualized instruction in the English classes of an integrated comprehensive school, with a discussion of its effectiveness. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The Centennial Education Program of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a six-credit residential instruction unit, offers students academic work in self-directed projects. Examples of projects, faculty involvement, time involvement, and related cognitive and affective relationships are described. (LBH)

Describes the basic features of the Keller plan or Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), and presents a review of evaluative research on this teaching method. The Keller plan is an individually paced, mastery-oriented teaching method that has had a significant impact on college-level science education in recent years. (JR)

The undergraduate M. D. program of the Division of Health Sciences at McMaster University has been developed to meet increasingly vocal criticism of traditional medical education. The McMaster program is designed to focus the student upon himself; it provides opportunity for him to strengthen his individual learning and professional identity, and…

Author recommends the diagnostic-prescriptive'' approach to teaching adult reading as well as individualized instructional programs. (GB)

A search for a method of measuring progress in a system of individualized instruction became the basis for the rating profile described in this article. (Author/RK)

Describes the Individualized Science" program being developed as part of the Individually Prescribed Instruction program of the University of Pittsburgh Learning Research and Development Center. The use planned for mainstream" and alternative pathways" is described and illustrated by examples of units. (AL)

A freshman chemistry course was taught with emphasis on self-pacing, student-instructor interaction, and individual understanding of each topic. Student were graded after each unit and on the final exam. Results of the investigation showed higher grades and greater student participation compared to previous groups taught by the lecture method. (PS)

Describes the move of New Haven, Connecticut, toward schools of choice to serve a variety of community needs. (Author)

A program utilizing computer managed instruction. (MM)

Stresses that the teacher is the most important instructional component in effective individualized instruction. (SB)

Views the current upsurge of nontraditionalism as a reaction to the loss of individuality in political, social, economic, and even religious areas. Examines the flaws and dangers that lie hidden in a nontraditional movement, particularly in the field of education, and finds that flexibility and individualized learning are some of its positive…

Discusses the pros and cons of the open area school and examines independent study as a complement to group instruction as exemplified in the open area school. (Author/MM)