The development of the first segment of instruction of the multimedia, individualized course in economics analysis prepared for the United States Naval Academy is described in detail in this document. The development moves from behavioral objectives through criterion test items, instructional events, and media selection, to a continuity format and…

A multimedia course in economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy. (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for the final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document briefly reports on the need for a course administrator to perform non-instructional functions which have been…

The effectiveness and efficiency of four self-instructional modes of individualized instruction were compared. The effectiveness criterion was based on a posttest and a retention test; the efficiency criterion was based on the quotient of the effectiveness criterion and the total time in minutes required to complete the program. A unit on addition…

Preliminary results give strong indication that six months with an individualized instruction curriculum (Westinghouse Learning Corporation's PLAN) greatly increase self-esteem among elementary-school children. Children from a working class, ethnically mixed school, whose self-esteem was lower in October than children from control schools (The…

Designed to offer individuals in the role of unit leaders some guidelines for assuming the leadership role in planning inservice education for members of the school staff, the booklet provides information on learning styles, assessment of learning style, sample rating scale, developmental tasks and education, teacher observations, directed…

This document contains 33 individually prescribed instructional modules for use in teacher education programs. Each module has six sections: 1) behavioral objectives, 2) purpose, 3) performance criteria, 4) experiences, 5) resources, and 6) taxonomy. The subjects covered include the planning of classroom activities, teacher-pupil relationships,…

This document contains 59 individually prescribed instructional modules for use in teacher aide education programs. Each module has six sections: 1) Behavioral objectives, 2) purpose, 3) performance criteria, 4) experiences, 5) resources, and 6) taxonomy. The subjects covered include the use of instructional equipment such as language master,…

A complete audio-tutorial course in sophomore-level plant morphology was prepared, using an existing textbook and laboratory manual. Audio scripts, behavioral objectives and unit quizzes were written by the research participants. A pilot study was completed and needed revisions made. Preliminary testing was begun, but the number of students…

This monograph describes ways in which the small-group context can facilitate secondary-level students' composing skills through a structured writing cycle and can provide each student with individualized help during the writing process. An in-depth discussion is provided of the writing cycle, a process whereby the group provides continuous…

This brief article describes an effective means of teaching economic principles at the college level through a system of personalized instruction. (Author/RM)

This paper describes the individualized structuring of postgraduate courses adopted by the Atlantic Institute of Education. A key feature of the Open Access Study Plan is that students in consultation with faculty choose the objectives for their course and then select appropriate learning experiences. (Author)

Two positions representing marked philosophic differences related to instructional media are described. (Author)

These authors report the results of their investigation of two groups of student teachers involved in individualizing instruction. Significant attitudinal differences were noted between those teaching in inner-city schools and those teaching in suburban schools middle class schools. (Editor)