Argues that teachers' individual differences contribute to the failure of many inservice workshops. Suggests ways by which consultants and staff developers can deal with differences and provide alternatives for more individualized instruction. (RL)

Determined was the effect of autotutorial instruction in the laboratory portion of a general biology course designed for nonbiology majors. Results indicate positive effects in enrollment, increased retention, and improved student achievement. (CS)

A teacher recounts her problems in trying to implement in a real classroom the individualized instruction theory she learned in college. (SJL)

Describes various uses of audiovisual materials for individualized instruction to help language disabled students. (CMV)

A study was done on the effects of individualized instruction on mathematics achievement at the elementary and secondary school levels. A meta-analysis revealed the importance of using self-paced modular instruction in mathematics. (JN)

Summarizes proceedings of the Honors Symposium at the twelfth annual International Congress for Individualized Instruction (II) and lists speakers who have been pioneers in the field of II. (CS)

Overviews the present status and historical background of the audio-tutorial (A-T) method, by the innovator of A-T. (CS)

Reviews conditions for effective learning, discusses the limitations on learning imposed by group instruction, and describes methods employed by the author to increase individualization. (CS)

The author identifies three basic guidelines and some procedures that can be used to implement student-planned individualized learning in any subject in intermediate and secondary grades. He discusses the benefits of individualized study to both students and teachers. A student planning form is included. (Author/SJL)

High school students who read poorly were given reading training using programed prose (a conversion of regular reading material to training material). Each student was given 50 to 70 hours of individualized instruction on a PLATO terminal. Measures of gain in reading ability varied according to the test given. (MKM)

Public Law 94-142 requires that handicapped students have individual education plans containing goals or objectives, description of placement and services, and evaluation specifications. The Fleishman Binary Decision Flow Diagram provides teachers with technique for analyzing program activities for ability requirements. (CSS)

Describes an experiential activity in which students enrolled in an interdisciplinary (history and anthropology) prehistory course at Leeward Community College (Hawaii) could simulate prehistoric conditions in a remote area. Presents a rationale based upon the influence of experiential learning on self-esteem and academic success of…

Citations and abstracts are presented for six documents selected from the ERIC junior college collection which deal with media and educational technology. Specific topics include instruction for distant learners, audiovisual response systems, instructional television, and development of instructional media systems. (JP)

The Individualized Instruction Resource Program (IIRP) is a special program for underachieving freshmen and sophomores at Gordon Technical High School in Chicago. In operation since 1969, IIRP uses a coordinated curriculum, unique scheduling, and a practical, often individual approach, which has consistently increased the self-images of its…

The author provides a personal account of the actions taken by several teachers at Naperville High School to individualize a traditional Freshman English course through learning modules and a credit/no credit grading system. (Editor/SJL)