This paper describes the design of an adaptive user model and its implementation in an advanced Web-based Virtual University environment that encompasses combined and synchronized adaptation between educational material and well-known communication facilities. The Virtual University environment has been implemented to support a postgraduate…

Four years ago, the authors started to develop a self-paced mathematics learning software called NPMaths by using an authoring package called Tencore. However, NPMaths had some weak points. A development team was hence formed to develop similar software called Mathematics On Line. This time the team used another development language called…

The idea of differentiation was initiated by educators of and researchers for students who were classified as gifted and talented. Subsequently, this concept has become part of the general belief system that educators must meet and address the needs of every child, regardless of ability levels. Researchers have found that most teachers state that…

The author describes a methodology which will help an accounting teacher individualize an introductory course; instruction sheets provide a lesson-plan format for the beginning teacher. Students proceed at their own rates, developing traits of independence while being actively involved in learning. (A sample job instruction sheet is included.) (AJ)

A study relating functional literacy work and the textile industry in Isfahan, Iran, is described as an example of a way by which the functional literacy program can be made more effective by aligning it to a particular industry. Revolving discs are used as a teaching aid. (Five appendixes are included.) (AG)

An internship instruction at the University of Maryland is described. (MS)

Summarizes the activities undertaken in the 1973 annual conference of the Education Group of the Institute of Physics, including discussions on effective teaching and exhibits brought by member participants. Included are descriptions of the Keller instruction system and the small group method. (CC)

Four model curricula are examined as approaches to individualized programs in the humanities. (KM)

IPI is defined as an individual program of studies tailored to each student's learning needs based on his competencies and his characteristics as a learner. (Author)

Purpose of study was to investigate the "novelty effect" hypothesis by investigating the relationship of student responses on an attitude survey with the number of personalized courses they were taking concurrently. (Author)

Article concentrates on the question: "Is programmed instruction effective instruction?". (Author/RK)

Article discusses individualized instruction in terms of a plan through which teachers can organize the best possible learning environment for each child. (Author/GB)

Evaluates PLAN, a computer-managed individualized learning program covering language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for grade levels K-12. (Author/MF)

Assesses a learning lab program while measuring student's attitudes toward individually prescribed reading instruction through a ten item questionnaire. (RB)