In this interview, James Block explains the model of mastery learning, developed by himself and B. Bloom, according to which individual differences in academic ability are lessened by appropriate teaching methods. (GW)

Skills for living are not a frill. Kids learn basis and have fun with survival stations. (Editor)

Learning stations are the basis of a "plan-for-each-child" programs. Whole-class and group instruction are part of the plan. (Editor)

The author questions whether existing physical education programs adequately prepare students for adulthood. (GW)

Suggestions for meeting the special needs of gifted students are presented. (RW)

Comparison of goals (number and content) in individual program plans for developmentally-disabled persons in New York (N=170), Pennsylvania (N=298), and Tennessee (N=1,275) indicated that goals varied as a function of intellectual level in all three states and as a function of program setting (institutional, community, or residential) in New York.…

The effects of microcomputer games on the cooperative behavior of young children were explored in this article. Children played mildly competitive, cooperative, and individualistic computer games. Results are discussed. (DF)

The author states that developing successful managers demands a more integrated, individualized process that provides job assignments, role models, and other workplace "events" that develop key management competencies. She lists these competencies as technical or business knowledge, people skills, meeting the demands of assignments, and surviving…

Four stages of formative evaluation and questions concerning the process of the Individualized Science program are discussed. (DEP)

A historical account is given of how a conventional university first-year undergraduate course in zoology has been replaced by a self-instructional one. Advantages and problems are weighed, and successful student achievement and interest are described. (LBH)

An internship instruction at the University of Maryland is described. (MS)

IPI is defined as an individual program of studies tailored to each student's learning needs based on his competencies and his characteristics as a learner. (Author)

A description of the learner-centered alternative to traditional teaching methods utilized by the welding program at Kirkwood Community College. (Author/HB)

A description of a system for monitoring individualized student progress in vocational education programs for the purpose of reporting progress of individual students and the effectiveness and efficiency of the vocational education programs. (Author)