Suggestions for teachers interested in setting up their own individualized program in basic writing skills. (Author)

This paper discusses the findings from a study of characteristics of undergraduates taking student initiated courses at the University of California at Berkeley in the spring of 1968. When compared to students in a control group, the students who chose the student-designed courses were less interested in college as a means of vocational…

This document describes a learning activity package (LAP) as an approach to individualized instruction. Prepared by teachers, the learning activity package allows the student to progress toward stated objectives at his own pace, selecting from among learning activities those suitable to his own learning style. Included in this report are a…

This paper describes a physics course at Eastridge High School in Rochester, New York, which is highly adaptable to a variety of student interests and needs. Three content streams in Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC), Project Physics and New York State Regents physics are contained in one course. Individual materials for all three streams…

A systems approach was applied to the development of a multimedia computer managed course in college physics for the U. S. Naval Academy by the New York Institute of Technology with funds provided by the U. S. Office of Education. The experience in the construction of the program is incorporated into a course development model to serve as a…

The John Ball Zoo School was created during the summer of 1973 in an effort to develop a more stimulating educational program for talented sixth-graders. It uses "structured freedom" and individualized instruction to teach the basic skills expected of all sixth-graders and environmental studies. (Author/IRT)

The Annehurst Curriculum Classification System (A CCS) is based on the assumption that, by carefully matching a learner with particular characteristics to appropriate materials, conditions will be established that maximize the possibility of learning. The heart of the system lies in the identification of 10 human characteristics felt to be…

Describes Florida's new automotive mechanics curriculum, an individualized, self-paced learning sequence that combines text material, review exercises and actual work activities. Development of the materials, including incorporation of Florida's V-TECS catalog of performance objectives in auto mechanics, is described. A field-test experience of a…

Discusses the importance of quality in education and indicates that individual differences among students must be considered when planning the curriculum. (JOW)

Presents reflections on the author's visit to the United States to look at independent learning in the classroom and laboratory. Outlines concerns that the ILIS will have to consider in the future. (GS)

Two educators tell how and why after-school assignments can be rewarding and fun for kids. (Editor)

A look at some of the special educational problems related to teaching inner-city children and at how one school approaches these problems. (AK)

Speech presented at the 54th annual NASSP Convention. (EJS)