Maintains that a social studies program should be concerned with preparation of students for participation in a democratic society and suggests that an elementary school social studies program should deal with values, information dissemination, political processes, decision making, and socialization. (Author/DB)

Proposes a strategy employing challenge, functionalism, high-order learning, and originality to achieve high-quality individualization in course work. Asserts that individualized instruction better prepares students to solve problems, make decisions, and produce original ideas. (MM)

Described is a teaching approach that applies principles of cooperative learning to an individualized program for learning mathematics in grades 3-6. The program, Team Assisted Individualization, has several important elements including student teams, a placement test, curriculum materials, the team-study method, team scores and team recognition,…

Both methods of instruction--the personalized system of instruction (PSI) and lecture-demonstration method--produced statistically significant changes in student achievement and in listening opinions. No significant differences occurred between the two methods. The experimental students gave a rating of slightly above average to the PSI method of…

Trainee programers were studied to see which structure for training was most effective--groups selected by personality traits, random grouping, and individuals. The selected groups were superior in technical information but individuals showed best productivity rate. (MS)

Discusses ways a teacher can help handicapped students by providing the experiences which realistically take into consideration the children's limitations but encourage them to reach out toward their fullest capacities. (Author/GB)

Describes the author's 3-month observation of a first grade class that was using key vocabulary activities, an individualized reading approach. The experience is regarded as an important aspect of her teacher preparation. (DP)

Pleas for nongradedness on grounds that 16 separate research studies favor nongraded or open classrooms because students do better on standardized tests, creates more favorable mental health conditions, and it is particularly beneficial for blacks, boys, and underachievers. (DS)

Summarizes six major themes that have emerged from the reform movement known as progressive education and that have continuing consequences for those planning educational experiences today. (Author)

Paper describes some experiences with teachers and children who engaged in one-to-one teaching and learning situations. (Authors/CB)

This study was designed to provide experimental data on the efficacy of tutoring and to provide specific outlines for the implementation of a tutoring project. The results indicated that fifth- and sixth-grade children facilitated measureable though limited reading development of younger children. (Author)