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)

This study focused on the use of computer-assisted instruction with high risk students. Subjects were eleventh grade American history students who were presented the same material either by their regular instructor or by a computer sequence developed with an authoring system. Despite a statistically significant advantage for the…

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)

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

Instead of accepting the mechanical approach that often characterizes individualized instruction programs, teachers should acquire personal knowledge about each student by spending structured but informal time with him/her. Personalized teaching can evolve from having individual students read in an informal setting with no set achievement…

Nontraditional approaches in higher education are discussed, with attention to: (1) economic and philosophical reasons for nontraditional education; (2) future thrusts; (3) nontraditional instructional modalities; and (4) the implications for higher education of the extensive use of nontraditional approaches. It is suggested that nontraditional…

Why traditional teaching in economics education persists despite knowledge of learning processes and better approaches is discussed. Other approaches which permit the development of emotional and personal qualities as well as enrich the cognitive dimension are covered. These include brainstorming, role-playing games, and programed and…

This paper: (1) demonstrates how computers can be a powerful and vital tool when combined with Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences to enable educators to reach students with a variety of learning styles; and (2) provides a model of using one form of technology, computers, in connection with the intelligences to help students learn to…