Stresses the importance of the teacher's role in differentiating between individualized instruction'' and individual activity''. (Author/SP)

The problem with most educational innovations, says the author, is that they are laid on one at a time, as if a single one could be best for all students. This article describes seven major differences in learners and how instructional components should be influenced by them. (Editor)

Discusses the neglect of the individual in the instruction process. (PG)

The responses of 40 experts in shorthand and transcription instruction regarding their opinions of significant educational trends are summarized. (JS)

This article reviews the River Falls Model Program for the Preparation of Elementary Teachers. (MM)

General verbal problem solving techniques and a modified wanted-given technique were compared. Fifth graders using either of these two techniques did not score higher than control groups. Those using the wanted-given technique used correct procedures significantly more often. (DT)

"In Part I of a two-part series, polysensory learning is defined in the context of a multi-media instructional system. (Editor)

The author discusses what he considers a defect in individualized programs -- a lack of assessment of a child's knowledge. (AK)