Describes an individualized reading program which is designed to broaden reading interests, develop critical reading skills, and allow more flexibility in the prescribed reading program. (RB)

A study was conducted to test a method of diagnosing and dealing with the learning needs of advanced-level college students in which the students take an active part. (MKM)

Discusses three trends in remedial instruction that merit the attention of clinicians and teachers including: individualized instruction based on individualized diagnosis, effective teacher questioning during prereading activities to establish purpose, and interactive computer assisted instruction which provides immediate feedback. (RS)

Describes how Arthur, an adult male with cerebral palsy, learned to read and write using computer technology and a holistic approach. (SR)

Discusses the reading program at Boys Republic High School (a California rehabilitation center for boys who are wards of the court), which is based on self-worth and individualized instruction. (JM)

Presents a model inventory which identifies student skill weaknesses and strengths in bookkeeping, and which is adaptable to other content reading areas. (RB)

Offers suggestions for differentiation of reading instruction based on Joseph Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model, which provides for general exploratory activities, group training activities, and individual investigations of real problems. (MKM)

Presents an approach to evaluation of reading instruction called CIPP (context, input, process, product), including: methods for discovering the needs of each student, getting input from students and colleagues concerning possible action, implementing evaluation in the process of instruction, and then carrying out an evaluation of the final…

Discusses various facets of student/teacher conferences, as seen in materials available in the ERIC system. (JM)

Defines areas in which research is needed on the use of audiovisual materials in the classroom. (Author/KS)

Demonstrates the positive effect of a computer managed, individually prescribed learning program on the achievement of behaviorally disordered, delinquent adolescents. (RB)

Discusses how to meet the individual needs of innercity students, how to handle skills materials, and how to arouse students' curiosity. (RB)

Learning centers can be developed in secondary school subject area classes to encourage independence and to help the teacher individualize instruction. (MKM)

Describes the step-by-step development of manipulative learning materials--materials with explicit instructions and some type of built-in reinforcement so that students can know if their answers are correct--for use in the content areas. (HTH)