A summary of the findings of research into "the responses of teachers to the introduction of technology and individualization at a large high school. (Editor/LS)

The IDECC system of competency-based instruction in distributive education, a curriculum ready for use by teachers, is described with regard to its advantages, its basic component--the Learning Activity Package (LAP), and its development by an eleven-state consortium--Interstate Distributive Education Curriculum Consortium (IDECC). (JT)

A teacher relates his experiences with and offers suggestions for using learning activity packets, or contracts, in a high school social studies class. (KM)

This module on the skeletal system is one of eight modules designed for individualized instruction in health occupations education programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. This module contains an introduction to the module topic, three objectives (e.g., define the skeletal system and list its functions), and three learning…

This module on the integumentary system is one of eight modules designed for individualized instruction in health occupations education programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. This module contains an introduction to the module topic, objectives (e.g., list and describe the types of glands formed in the skin, and explain the…

This module on ethics is one of eight modules designed for individualized instruction in health occupations education programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. This module contians an introduction to the module topic, three objectives (e.g., define the term "ethics" and describe the differences between a "code of…

This module on the skeletal system is one of eight modules designed for individualized instruction in health occupations education programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. This module contains an introduction to the module topic, two objectives (e.g., list the types of joints and movements, and give examples), and two learning…

This module on ethics - the health care team is one of eight modules designed for individualized instruciton in health occupations education programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. This module contains an introduction to the module topic, one objective, (upon completion of the required readings identify and define the health team…

Thirteen learning modules are included in this competency-based secondary education course syllabus, which was adapted from an elementary education course syllabus developed at the College of Education of the University of Toledo for the U.S. Office of Education. Each of the modules contains its title/topic, prerequisite modules, rationale for the…

This course syllabus consists of the first seven learning modules of the competency-based secondary education program offered at the University of Toledo's College of Education. Each learning module contains a list of prerequisite modules, instructional procedures and materials, and pre- and post-assessment criteria and measurement instruments.…

Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington, initiated Project 80, a long-range effort designed to individualize and improve the educational process by using research, technology, and scientific management systems to free teachers to personalize education for learners. Starting in 1969 a three year Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title…

Several ways of individualizing instruction in accounting are presented including job instruction sheets, self-paced instruction, programmed instruction, multi-media approach, and the modular concept. (TA)