Discusses reform in the Swedish public school system since 1962. Reform efforts have centered around equality of opportunity and meeting individual needs. Topics discussed include experimental high schools, open classrooms, student motivation, individualized instruction, and social integration. (DB)

Describes a self-instructional Keller Plan (Personalized System of Instruction) course in geological oceanology which includes laboratory activities and field trips. (SL)

Describes a home-based supplementary science program for elementary school age children. The program emphasizes process skill application, simple equipment, and the use of parents as experiment advisors. (CP)

Narrates an imaginary dream in which an instructor, newly crowned King of Composition, institutes, while providing rationales based on current research, these changes in the composition program: (1) have all teaching done in conference; (2) eliminate textbooks; (3) do not require grammatical and mechanical correctness; and (4) make writing part of…

Describes the concept of "hypermedia," by which readers select and link segments of text, audio, video, or other media in a way that helps them to explore and understand information. A case is made for the use of "hypermedia" in helping students learn and understand language through its provision of massive doses of…

The findings from the application of audio-tutorial programing in three curriculum areas with three groups of exceptional children are reported. The findings suggest that audio-tutorial programing has qualities capable of meeting some of the instructional needs of exceptional children. (Author)

Summarizes from a national perspective the recent progress that has been made in providing appropriate special education services to increasing numbers of handicapped children. A chart shows the percentage of children receiving special education service on a State-by-State basis. (Author/DN)

A description of the role of the computer in a successful new individualization program in Grand Forks, North Dakota. (HB)

Equipment and procedures for converting a conventional laboratory to an audio-tutorial learning center are described. Suggestions for selecting audio-visual hardware are then specified, but production of instructional materials is not included in this article. (DF)

Fitting the school to the child now requires knowledge of developmental stages, understanding of the theory of match,'' the impact of life environment conditions on learning style and attitudes, and awareness of cognitive-affective interaction processes. (Author)

Ways to implement individualized instruction according to each student's learning style are outlined, such as programed instruction, student tutoring, community experiences, games, group work, and learner goal-setting. Includes a list of learning styles and suggestions for materials management, assignment recording, and grading. (MF)

A survey of teachers reveals that major causes of stress are: trying to work satisfactorily with each of their students, managing their time, and handling relationships with their peers and superiors. If teachers clearly understand what factors are causing stress, they can cope with it more successfully. (JD)