Social and educational trends are analyzed. (JD)

Through naturalistic observational procedures, the study examined the dynamics of individualized education program (IEP) conferences involving parents of handicapped elementary grade students. Participants present, the nature and frequency of topics discussed, and the length of conferences were considered. (Author/SBH)

The report presents retrospective data comparing an individualized language development program for 12 preschool austic children (mean age 3.9) receiving language remediation with a group of 14 autistic control Ss (mean age 4.2) receiving the basic school curriculum only. (Author/PHR)

The text of a conversation with a Florida special education administrator explores such aspects as the skills that are being tested, how standards were derived, the effects of testing on curricula, special diplomas, and the improvement in scores noted in the second year of the testing. (DLS)

A student-centered teaching method known as the inquiry model is explored in its relation to physical education. (LH)

Graduate degree programs in physical education must develop an instructional system that effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice and that utilizes the full resource potential of each student participant. (LH)

Feasible ways of mainstreaming the preschool child are viewed, and alternative ways of using volunteers and parents in this effort are delineated. (JD)

Cautions physics instructors to be aware of the "hidden curriculum" or what it is that causes students to study more for a grade than for mastery learning. The problem of the hidden curriculum is also discussed as it applies to the personalized system of instruction. (SA)

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's personalized teaching system has the following features: students are provided with behavioral objectives prior to instruction; passing levels for tests are set in advance and are independent of class performance; and the program is divided into small units and students are tested frequently. (LBH)

An alternative to PSI courses in general chemistry for advanced students is described. It retains some of the better features of PSI, but increases student-teacher contact. (BB)

In discussing how federal law can foster the appropriate mainstreaming of handicapped children, the authors discuss requirements in existing law, assess the status of educational and legal knowledge, review problems of implementation, and make suggestions for effective mainstreaming. Available from Indiana Law Journal, Indiana University School of…

Presents an in-house strategy for evaluating developed curricula. The strategy is demonstrated via the evaluation of the Individualized Science curriculum. (SL)

An abbreviated description of design and construction of an individualized program for automotive shop courses presented as an example of what can be done with limited resources to improve program quality. (HD)

A learning library based on individualized instruction that technical teachers can put together is described. It requires not only teaching skills but a knowledge of systems engineering, graphic arts, TV programing, and other skills allied to TV and broadcasting. (Author/BP)