Designed for use with individualized instructional units (CE 026 345-347, CE 026 349-351) in the REACH (Refrigeration, Electro-Mechanical, Air-Conditioning, Heating) electromechanical cluster, this second volume of the postsecondary teacher guide contains the check points which the instructor may want to refer to when the unit sheet directs the…

The object of this paper is to show, on the one hand, how a concern for curricular problems inexorably leads one into the mechanics and dynamics of the classroom and, on the other hand, how a concern for the classroom without a concern for context poses the danger that the questions that will arise are, from the viewpoint of the schools, wrong…

A practicum was developed at Cherokee High School (Georgia) for providing equal opportunities for mildly handicapped students to gain competencies necessary to succeed and advance in a chosen occupation. The curriculum involved the following: the high school principal (responsible for developing and implementing the program); vocational specialist…

The model described is designed to provide the educational diagnostician with data relative to an individual's content deficiencies in mathematics, mathematics cognitive style, and educational cognitive style. A diagnosis of these three factors requires consideration of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor concerns. The diagnostic mapping of an…

The purposes of this study were to assess staff perceptions of desirability and level of implementation of Individually Guided Education (IGE)/Secondary Schooling in four high schools implementing programs similar to IGE and to identify factors enhancing or impeding implementation of these programs. Theoretical foundations of the study included…

This book is for both elementary school teachers and students. Suggestions are provided for the teacher on ways to organize time, space, and materials with the emphasis on individualized instruction for the pupils. Materials for the students include activities and small questionnaires structured to reveal to the teacher each child's attitudes,…

An overview of individualized education program (IEP) requirements and procedures and a process model for formulating and implementing IEPs are presented in this handbook which was designed for use by vocational education teachers, administrators, and counselors. The first section briefly discusses IEPs as a central focus of Public Law 94-142, the…

Training techniques available for school counselors which can be utilized in working with regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, placement committee staffings and in the liaison role currently emerging are described. The materials presented address the following areas of concern: (1) recent trends in special education programming,…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module is designed to help the CDA intern develop the knowledge and skills necessary for establishing an individualized program for young children. Objectives are presented, along with suggested activities for achieving each objective and an assessment checklist. Also provided is a study guide…

Results of a study to determine the effect of individually prescribed instruction (IPI) on the affective domain of elementary students are described. IPI is designed to maximize the school experience for each child by minimizing the instance of failure and giving the child control of the learning situation. Pupils, parents, and teachers from 18…

An empirical study was conducted using Navy trainees to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional modules designed to train Interior Communications electricians in the maintenance and repair of alarm and warning systems installed in ships to signal unsafe conditions. These modules, each containing six lessons, were developed to augment or…

The challenge of structuring college curriculum to meet all of the educational needs of new students to higher education (those who would not be in college except for open admissions policies) is considered in this book. Research studies on teaching, learning, and student development form the basis for improvements in college programs outlined.…

The described teacher inservice education program is designed for elementary school teachers and administrators who are interested in child development in relation to individually guided education. The scope and sequencing of topics in the program are outlined, and the activities and resources involved are described. Ordering information for…

This module on communication in health careers--the teletrainer is one of eight modules designed for individualized instruction in health occupations education programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. This module contains an introduction to the module topic, a list of resources needed, and two learning experiences. Each learning…

The main topic discussed is a daily modular scheduling system initiated for the small enrollment at Pahranagat Valley High School in Alamo, Nevada, with specific reference to types of instruction, schedule procedures, and conflict problems. An evaluation of the scheduling system is also included. The report is written in dissertation format, which…