Discusses the use of individualized instruction, known as the personalized system of instruction (PSI), in teaching college physical science courses. Tables summarizing the advantages and disadvantages of PSI from the viewpoints of students, teachers, and administrators are presented. (HM)

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)

As the principle of integration instead of segregation has become dominant in the planning and organization of the Norwegian school (1st to 9th grade), different kinds of individualized instruction have been recommended to the teachers to use. This study investigates whether, and to what extent, an experimental program of individualized…

States that the inescapable fact in the issue of mixed ability teaching is that even in a school where children are streamed (homogeneous grouping) every teacher who works there will still be teaching mixed ability forms. (Author/RK)

Desegregated schools often become resegregated by placing minority students in low ability groups and special education programs. Individualizing instruction for black children, understanding their culture, and encouraging mastery learning are ways of avoiding this damaging situation. (JD)

Strategies to individualize instruction in typewriting classes discussed in the article are the multimedia approach, mechanical pacing devices, computer-assisted instruction, learning activity packages, and several project-type devices. (MF)

This pilot study done with non-majors in a botany class indicate that: (1) Students with prescribed activities may achieve more cognitive knowledge during the course; (2) Students with a choice of activities may increase their long-term retention and enhance their affective areas of learning. (MA)

Findings of this study indicate that in health education classes more time is spent teaching about the cardiovascular system than about the disease and risk factors. (MM)

The center's program provides individualized professional training to gifted and talented high school students on a half day basis. Students who pass the stringent entrance requirements may select courses in art, dance, drama, music and play-writing, and all participate in interarts workshops. Student reaction has been very positive. (EB)

Verbal skills training is one aspect of accounting education not usually included in secondary and postsecondary accounting courses. The author discusses the need for verbal competency and methods of incorporating it into accounting courses, particularly a variation of the Keller plan of individualized instruction. (MF)

The author describes and gives examples of his Optional Assignments Method (OAM) system of individualized instruction for postsecondary basic drafting courses. The OAM system allows students to begin and complete the course at any time and to work at their own pace. (MF)

Discusses eighteen minicourses developed from material contained in BSCS biology yellow, green, and blue versions. (BB)

One example is given of the success and feasibility of specially designed teaching toys that are really mini-computer terminals connected by telephone lines to a minicomputer which transmits individualized, daily programmed instruction to children. (MN)

Describes some ways to make mixed ability teaching more relevant for slow learning students and to relieve some of the apprehension experienced by classroom teachers. (Author/RK)

Presents some principles and techniques to help vocational instructors in working with handicapped students in both classroom and lab, including special techniques for different kinds of handicaps. Special education teachers and consultants are suggested as offering valuable assistance. (MF)