Procedures being used in an individualized approach to college mathematics instruction are described. Advantages and disadvantages of the independent-study approach are discussed. (DT)

Fredonia's independent learning laboratory makes individualized instruction a practical reality. (Editor)

Looks at the self-instructional packet (SIP) as an effective tool for individualizing instruction through the use of programmed learning sequences to aid student exploration of topics, concepts or skills. (MH)

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 Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center has conducted workshops in instructional technology as they relate to the teaching of foreign language through individualization. The content and scope of the workshops on instructional technology and criterion-referenced instruction are discussed. (SW)

The development and extensive utilization of self-instructional materials in clinical rotations have the potential to improve the educational activities of clinical education. Therefore allied health educators should consider self-instruction teaching strategy as a primary method. (NH)

The bulk of this book consists of case studies of a variety of forms of individualized instruction, including Keller Plan courses. The last third of the book deals with the general aspects of using an individualized system of instruction. This portion contains many suggestions about the operational details of an individualized course. (Author/BB)

In a variety of ways many universities and colleges are experimenting with new approaches to improve teacher education, most designed to further the individualization of instruction. Attention has been called to the following new developments: (1) forms of self-directed inquiry; (2) individualized skill and affective development; (3) self-analysis…

An approach to teaching and learning in which students assess their own strengths and weaknesses and apply the concept of interdisciplinary study to improve their academic performance is described. An example is given of developing mathematics skills along with the companionship tools of reading effectiveness and comprehension of math problems,…

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

This monograph is a report on an international discussion of the desirability of autonomous work on the part of students. The rationale for autonomous work is twofold. First, this approach should lead the pupil to think about the learning process and take an active and responsible share in it. This will promote the development of personality by…

Each self-teaching unit is designed to teach a specific concept or skill. A unit consists of: (1) a stated performance or behavioral objective, (2) activities to enable the student to achieve the objective, and (3) a test to determine whether or not he has succeeded. This booklet begins with a description of the performance objective, and several…

While it is theoretically possible to exploit individualized instruction in the language laboratory, in practice this rarely happens. This article suggests transforming the language laboratory into a tape library, in order to achieve self-paced, individualized use of the lab. This solution is preferable to the traditional laboratory use from the…