Argues for three basic principles in considering instructional materials and curricula that (1) individualization is multidimensional -- a particular package or program can be individualized'' in some ways and not in others; (2) the degree of individualism is found in the usage of materials as well as in their inherent qualities; and (3) all…

Individualized instruction similar to the Keller plan with two additional features: (1) student freedom in selecting his own procedure for mastering the course material; (2) some variety in topics studied by each student. Describes two successful trials of this plan in an atomic physics course at MIT. (Author/DF)

This evaluation finds that teachers prepared in the University of Nebraska's 3-year-old performance-based teacher education program, teach more effectively and like the preparatory program better than do traditionally prepared teachers. (Author/JH)

Article discusses learning stations in the classroom as an aid to individualized instruction. (GB)

A description of the Duluth Student Learning Contract which provides a student with a program for individualized study. (AK)

All the latest educational innovations were well under way in 1916. In Gary, Indiana. (Editor)

Children must be taught the skills with which to learn, not just to memorize facts. Individualized instruction is the best way to achieve this. (AN)