Describes the Garrison School in New York City's South Bronx and the principal who made it the only school in its district that is meeting or exceeding national achievement standards. (Author/JM)

Two ongoing projects illustrate alternative delivery systems for translating educational theory into action. The curriculum classification system focuses on organizing the learning environment for personalizing and individualizing instruction. The second system explores the relation of thinking skills to academic performance and stresses the…

Micro theory can be used to reveal aspects of individualization that should be controlled in computer-assisted instruction (CAI) curriculum. Global theory is useful in evaluating educational projects as long as the individuals involved are similar in characteristics. (JN)

A model for resource rooms based on four learning stations (dependent or teacher directed, related activity, peer tutoring, and independent stations) is advocated to provide for behavior management as well as individualized instruction of mildly handicapped students. (CL)

If the best interests of individuals are to be served through systems, every individual should publicize and actively support implementation of systems that respond appropriately to individual needs. School counselors, by their training and their roles as advocates for children, must be in the front lines of this effort. (Author)

Described are 22 computer programs, written in BASIC, currently being used by the Eastern Washington University Chemistry Department. Information on the availability of the programs from the author is provided. (BT)

Examines in detail Latin courses using the PLATO IV computer-assisted instruction system. These programs, supplemental to classroom work, are effective in individualizing instruction. Lessons provide drill and practice. Complete diagnostic, progress, and achievement records are easily kept and accessed for evaluation of students. (PMJ)

The Basic Skills Learning System is a modularized network of computer assisted tutorials, drills, tests, printed materials, and videotaped presentations directed at improving the basic reading, math, and language skills of adults who have mastered these skills at a level above third grade but below the eighth. (Author)

Presents an overview of the basic features of two highly related models of college instruction; the Personalized System of Instruction and the Contingency Managed Lecture. Both are based on behavioral principles and have been tested and implemented on a large scale. (Author/JEG)

Instructional variables of program content, sequence, and time were carefully controlled over three years for 18 autistic children. The program, which employed a one-to-one and one-to-two teaching format, focused on language instruction. Students made significant language age gains over 24-month training periods. References are listed. (Author/JEG)

Some contemporary school individualized learning systems in mathematics are discussed and analyzed with advantages and disadvantages listed to assist in designing curriculum materials. (MP)

The study compared the effects of different verbal formats--visual (printed) and aural (recorded tape)--on the performance of 60 vocational high school boys (30 each of high and low reading abilities). Findings indicated high reading ability students performed significantly better; findings relating performance to verbal format were inconsistent.…

Many talented students enroll in vocational agriculture, but, because they may have been labeled "slow" or "difficult" by academic teachers, the extent of their talent often goes unrecognized. The nature of talent is discussed, and means of providing for talented students are suggested. (AJ)

The article contains an overview of the IDC-a learning laboratory initiated in September, 1973, at King College, Bristol, Tennessee. The article is focused upon the idea of developing such a Center, its goals, its services and conclusions. (Author)

A seventh-grade teacher allows each student and his or her parents to decide whether he or she will participate in large-group instruction or in an individualized program. The techniques used in carrying out this dual approach are described. (SD)