Describes a method for teaching drafting which emphasizes the individual. Discusses student evaluation, materials selection, course management, evaluation and scheduling. The system encourages students to meet their needs and to become actively involved in their own education. (JOW)

By combining interactive learning with active learning, untrained teachers and peer tutors obtain results equal to what trained teachers achieve. Some examples are given based on a successful project in the Philippines and an evolving project in Liberia. (Author/JEG)

Describes how Coca-Cola's training department identified problems in the use of a video training package and made improvements that expanded the potential of the corporation-wide training network. (SK)

Discusses evaluation methods in two individualized language instruction programs: the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), and the Self-Instructional Language Programs (SILP), both of which follow the model set by the National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP). (AM)

Describes techniques currently used to instruct individual library users, including library tours, handbooks, guides, programed instruction, and computer-assisted instruction. (FM)

This examination of programed instruction both as a product and a process lists Bullock's Thirteen Questions to check the extent to which an instructional program can be viewed as programed instruction and explains the rationale behind them. It also clarifies some common misconceptions about programed instruction. (EAO)

The effectiveness of a modular approach to learning in a botany unit as compared to the traditional teaching approach in terms of learning efficiency, learning time, and mastery level is reported. Three references are cited. (Author/CHC)

Describes EXERCISE, a computer program developed to permit the beginner in a modern foreign language to drill himself in the language and to undertake self-instruction. An example of the program's application in the teaching of beginning and intermediate Dutch is given. (RAO)

A group of eight gifted junior high students was presented programed units of psychology instruction based on Fred Keller's model of personalized instruction. Compared to a control group which received traditional lecture-format instruction, subjects completed the material in less time and scored significantly higher on the final test. (Author/JDD)

The authors propose matching selected models of individualized instruction (academic domain) to varying degrees of student self-control (behavioral domain) for behaviorally disordered children. The specific models discussed include tutoring, programmed instruction, personalized systems of instruction, and contracting. (Author/CL)

Traces the development of vocational training and distance education in Brazil, briefly describes distance education activities of several agencies, and discusses the use of programed instruction, the personalized system of instruction, training manuals, and training modules. Commercial educational technology services are briefly described and 14…

Presents a strategy model for implementing learner controlled instruction. Seven steps are listed with primary emphasis on the delegation of authority, research, analysis, definition, and validation of each. (JEG)

Instructional technology is defined and related to the concept of humanism in science education. The historical development, characteristics, and applications of five technologies of instruction are described. (JMF)

Presents abstracts of 17 documents from "Resources in Education" on programed instruction, personalized system of instruction, and computer-assisted instruction. (PD)

The current group-oriented educational system provides education for all, but not for each. Computer-based education, properly used, can give each student a chance to develop fully, but a great deal of support on all levels in needed to bring about the change. (Author/TG)