"The project reported in this paper was designed to apply recent research in human learning and educational technology to the teaching of large classes of introductory psychology students. (It) was supported by Negotiated Development Grant No. D-5 from the National Research Council and by funds from the Memorial University of Newfoundland."…

Described are the efforts of Research for Better Schools, a regional laboratory, to prepare teachers and administrators to use an individualized instructional system. (LS)

Developments and innovations in the field of education are cited as reasons for needing new national media standards. (JB)

Defines the concept of the learning contract, describes its purposes, and offers a rationale for its use. Typical components and how they might be negotiated are discussed as well as contract implementation and some advantages and cautions to be considered when using this approach. A checklist and 12 references are included. (MBR)

The author describes a conference on exploring some educational methods that have proved effective in other fields and at other levels of medical education to see if they have application to continuing medical education. (SSH)

Although instructors have been reluctant to utilize the Keller Plan (a personalized system of instruction), it lends itself to teaching introductory geography. College students found that the routine and frequent reinforcement led to progressive learning. However, it does not lend itself to the study of reflexive or polemical concepts. (IS)

Reviews "Atari Speed Reading" course materials (which include eight units on four cassettes, 200-page workbook, and cassette with pacer/timer program). Indicates that the course is successful in meeting its goal to help average readers double their reading speed and comprehension. (JN)

Describes the origins and continuing successes of the New Adventure in Learning (NAIL) program in the Leon County (Florida) school district. NAIL's effectiveness in tackling reading problems through a combination of group instruction using basals and newer, diagnostic/prescriptive, individualized techniques has led to the program's national…

Examines the process of feedback between teacher and learner in distance education in the context of a model adopted by one Australian college of advanced education. Nineteen references are appended. (Author/LLS)

Rationale and related research are presented to support an individual curriculum sequence (ICS) model for the education and training of severely/multiply handicapped persons. The article discusses several major components of the ICS model: translating assessment into educational objectives, selecting materials for teaching skills, and the…

Describes a study which examined student performance in a personalized system of instruction in which pacing was varied. Subjects were 182 students enrolled in three introductory psychology courses. A moderately flexible pacing system yielded higher rates of quiz-taking, a higher mastery rate, and completion of more work. (RM)

Suggests several clear trends with regard to the views of front-line juvenile corrections staff, specific to problems they see in implementing individual education programs for handicapped youth in their institutions. Problem statements are ranked by priority and frequency. (CT)