One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers the techniques of minor automotive servicing. The course is comprised of four units: (1) Oil Changing, (2) Chassis Lubrication, (3) Tires, and, (4) Minor Body Adjustments. Each unit begins with a Unit Learning Experience Guide that gives directions…

One of four individualized courses included in a radio and television repair curriculum, this course focuses on diagnosing difficulties, making necessary adjustments, and removing and replacing components for a radio receiver. The course is comprised of seven units: (1) Introduction to Radio, (2) Crystal Detectors, (3) Regenerative Receivers, (4)…

This conference covered the following topics: (1) individualized instruction in Arabic, French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish at the Ohio State University; (2) individualized instruction in the same languages at other institutions; and (3) individualized instruction in other languages. Panel discussions included individualized instruction at…

This study examined ability grouping of students in relationship to the amount of time they received from teachers, the effects of grouping on students' self concept, and grouping students according to their social behavior as perceived by the teacher. Information was obtained on the criteria teachers used for placing students in various groups,…

This is the student's text of one of the eight units of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) for level III students (grade 9). The chapters include basic information about heredity, activities, and optional "excursions." A section on introductory notes to the student explains how to use the book. Data tables and empty spaces…

This is the teacher's edition of one of the eight units of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) for level III students (grade 9). The chapters include basic information about heredity, activities, and optional "excursions." The answers to all activities are included. An introduction describes the work of Gregor Mendel and his…

This document contains individualized units of study for use in classroom learning centers to teach intermediate and junior high school students about the metric system. The unit was developed by teachers. Upon completion of the units students should be able to demonstrate the correct use of the metric terms and symbols used in cooking and be able…

The looseleaf binder reports on the Educational Resource Centers (ERC) model program in Jackson County, Oregon, which fosters the mainstreaming of mildly handicapped elementary and secondary students (including learning disabled, educable mentally handicapped, emotionally disturbed, and physically handicapped). The ERC provides academic and social…

This is one of a series of 14 instructional components of a semester-long, environmental earth science course developed for undergraduate students. The course includes lectures, discussion sessions, and individualized learning carrel lessons. Presented are the study guide and script for a learning carrel lesson on land use. The slides,…

This is one of a series of 14 instructional components of a semester-long, environmental earth science course developed for undergraduate students. The course includes lectures, discussion sessions, and individualized learning carrel lessons. Presented are the study guide, script, and instructions for a field trip that relates land use strategies…

Designed for students in vocational education, this introduction to competency-based instruction (1) defines competency-based instruction, (2) defines personalized instruction, (3) describes how competency-based instruction works, (4) reviews how to use learning strategies, (5) discusses how to use behavioral objectives, and (6) examines who is…

This paper presents an individualized model that assists inservice and preservice educators in attaining their professional goals in a continuing program of self-improvement. This model provides a structure that creates a theoretical framework that lends continuity to individual programs. It also presents a methodology of identifying individual…

This paper is one of a group that describes the research methodology for an evaluation of individually guided education (IGE) in American elementary schools. The paper covers the first phase activities from solicitation of participants (April 1977) through preparation of final data tapes for the structural equations analysis (September 1978).…

One of twelve water treatment technology units, this student manual on hydraulics provides instructional materials for three competencies. (The twelve units are designed for a continuing education training course for public water supply operators.) The competencies focus on the following areas: head loss in pipes in series, function loss in…

THE COORDINATORS WERE GIVEN AN OVERVIEW OF THE ENTIRE ES '70 PROJECT AND ORGANIC CURRICULUM AT THE ES '70 COORDINATOR'S WORKSHOP, AUGUST 1967. SPECIAL EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON THE ROLE OF THE COORDINATOR IN CARRYING OUT THE PROGRAM IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. A NETWORK CONFERENCE HELD SEPTEMBER 1967, OF 51 PARTICIPATING SCHOOL PERSONNEL, USOE AND E.F.…