Examines the advantages and drawbacks of a microcomputer spelling drill program. Presents the actual program and explains how to use it. (MM)

Describes the use of structured "programmed style" worksheets designed to lead the pupil toward an understanding of the theoretical basis, procedures, and interpretation of experimental work. Analyzes the effectiveness of a programed laboratory unit in petroleum analysis. (GS)

Describes a general chemistry program involving small groups of students working together toward the mastery of performance objectives. Explains the administrative procedure for the program and provides an evaluation in terms of professor time, student attitude, and student achievement. (GS)

Presented is a summary of the research comparing the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) to conventional teaching methods during the period 1967 to 1974. Of 14 studies found, all favored PSI over conventional instruction when the comparison criterion was student achievement on final exams. (SL)

An attempt was made to identify student characteristics which might lead to greater achievement for an individualized treatment. (Editor)

Content of a refresher secretarial course is described, which includes the following modules: The secretarial profession, vocabulary building, business communication, human relations, work organization, typewriting, shorthand, spelling, and grammar. (TA)

Describes a successful laboratory program in reprographics (involving two one-unit courses) which allows unlimited enrollment, individualized instruction when needed, and an opportunity to develop desirable work habits and traits for an office employee. Precautions to consider before accepting or developing such a program are offered. (HD)

It is suggested that reading material for individualized instruction in second language learning should be adapted to provide students with a set of guiding questions. Specific types of questions and possible formats are presented. These suggestions were applied to a workbook accompanying a short novel. (Author/RM)

Describes a learning laboratory established in the county public library to accomodate students of Forsyth Technical Institute and the general public of Forsyth County (North Carolina). The library provides the facilities and the college provides the instructional programs. (DC)

Thirty-three studies, each comparing the effectiveness of individualized vs group-based instruction in facilitating mathematics learning, are tabulated according to author, grade level, mathematical content, test used, and direction of significant differences. Results of 19 studies comparing the effects of grouping on attitudes towards mathematics…

The development of IGE principles, practices, and ideas is detailed by notable educators. (MM)

Describes the consequences of the implementation of several commercially produced individualization systems on teacher beliefs, practices, and on pupil achievement and attitude. (Author/RK)

Described is the 12- to 18-month residential treatment program at the Children's Asthma Research Institute and Hospital, a behaviorally oriented rehabilitation program for children who suffer from chronic bronchial asthma. (IM)

A system of individualized instruction in language, reading and math skills for handicapped students is described. Students are assessed and materials are catalogued by the same hierarchy of skills. McBee Keysort cards are used to organize and index data and to handmatch materials and learner.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Keller Plan in medical education are reviewed. The author's advice is based in part on his experience using the method in a course in histology at the University of Dundee, Scotland. (LBH)