Research studies which compare individualized elementary school mathematics instruction to other instructional approaches are summarized in this paper. First, brief descriptions are given of Individually Prescribed Instruction, Program for Learning in Accordance with Needs, and other self-paced approaches. Next, a general overview of the research…

Individualized instruction presents great potential for language teachers to meet their students' needs. At Raymond Walters General and Technical College, an individualized instruction program in French was developed and implemented. A conventional class was concurrently conducted to provide a basis from which the success of the individualized…

Systematic experimental manipulation of the four components of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) approach and required lectures gives results suggesting that dropping any one component is undesirable. (Author)

The process presented for monitoring the development of individualized learning materials is a basic two-component system comprised of a brief progress report form and a computer program for summarizing the responses to these forms. (Author)

Multisensory instructional packages facilitated achievement among slow learners who had not progressed with conventional strategies. (Author/MLF)

In order to develop a framework for a model secondary learning disabilities (LD) curriculum, a panel of 44 national experts was surveyed using a three round Delphi probe to arrive at a concensus concerning the desirable components of an LD curriculum. (PHR)

Suggests 11 dimensions of cognitive style which influence learning, and proposes a three-step instructional design plan to move beyond individual instruction to individualized instruction, so that differences in learners need not result in differences in learning. (Author/JEG)

Presents a structured tutoring system which maximizes the effectiveness of nonprofessionals who serve as tutors for remediation, or for teaching portions of the instruction all students receive. Tutoring can take place either at home or in the school, and aims to accommodate the unique learning characteristics of students. (JEG)

A self-directed, integrated learning program for an undergraduate curriculum in dentistry utilizes a broad range of technology such as video, A/V, micrographics, and data processing. (MP)

After identifying the characteristics of students who are likely to drop out, the authors introduced several techniques to help the students. (Author/MLF)

Presents the history, requirements, and some of the effects of PL 94-142, which is intended to help schools provide equity and quality in education for children who need more care, attention, and understanding than most. (Author/MLF)

Learning centers can be developed in secondary school subject area classes to encourage independence and to help the teacher individualize instruction. (MKM)

Achievement gain was significantly greater under learner control than under program control. (Author)

Investigated was the adequacy of a teaching-learning model for improving the level of achievement and attitudes of culturally deprived children in heterogeneous classes, while offering adequate learning opportunity to those who were not deprived. A seventh grade biology course on aquatic zoo ecology was developed for this model. (Author/HM)

Discussed are problems and procedures in setting goals and objectives for learning disabled children in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs required by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (Author/ DLS)