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Zajkowski, M. Michael; And Others – 1979
A study was conducted to establish the current status of Individualized Instruction (II) in the Navy and other services, identify the factors influencing its effectiveness, identify present or potential problem areas, and recommend strategies/policies to improve II in Navy technical training. Particular attention was given to an assessment of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Individualized Instruction, Military Training
Coffman, William E.; Olsen, Scott A. – 1980
Measures of achievement in reading and mathematics following implementation of different curricular programs for disadvantaged pupils in the New Orleans system are compared. Programs implemented in Grades 4 through 7 include: (1) no compensatory programs; (2) traditional compensatory programs; (3) PLAN (Programmed Learning in Accordance with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Compensatory Education, Computer Managed Instruction

Hinchliffe, Philip R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1982
Substantially self-paced programed learning at Sheffield City Polytechnic Metallurgy Department was found to be better than conventional lectures, provided that new topic areas covered were relatively small, as demonstrated by using inexpensive, simple instructional materials. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction

Kulik, James A.; Bangert-Drowns, Robert L. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1984
Emphasis in instructional technology has shifted from programed to individualized to computer-based instruction. Programed and individualized instruction have had limited success in raising student achievement and improving attitudes, while computer-based instruction has raised achievement, positively affected time needed for teaching and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction
Ellington, Henry – 1984
This booklet is the second of three sequels to "A Guide to the Selection of Instructional Methods." Following a brief introduction, the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of five individualized learning techniques are examined: (1) directed study of material in textbooks; (2) study of specially-prepared hand-out notes or…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction
Rubin, Stephen E. – 1981
Due to the different rates of learning expressed by greatly differing students, a recent educational trend has developed that responds to different learner needs through the introduction of programed or individualized instruction. The consequence of the use of instructional packets is that the learners must frequently teach themselves while…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Style, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
Palow, William P. – 1978
The Mathematics Learning Center provides materials and assistance to students in courses from Arithmetic through Calculus and Differential Equations. One component of the program is the Directed Independent Study (DIS) program which provides an alternative to classroom instruction in Arithmetic, Introduction to Algebra, College Algebra, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance Patterns, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of the Director for Vocational Education. – 1983
Intended for administrators of schools within the Hawaii Department of Education, this document provides descriptions of 34 alternative strategies implemented by small, rural, and/or isolated secondary schools across the nation to improve the quality of their vocational programs. Introductory materials discuss the document's purpose, the need for…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Education, Correspondence Study