This document consists of reports (for the 1973-1974, 1974-1975, and 1975-1976 school years) of an individualized reading and math program designed for secondary school students functioning below their grade level. The program involves a management system using flow charts, independent study, student motivation provided by free time in a…

Teaching grammar to freshman composition students can be accomplished without turning the class into a remedial course or expending an undue amount of either student or teacher energy. Before grammar can have meaning for students, however, writing itself must become important to them. The teaching of the mechanics of language, therefore, should…

This programed text is designed to teach the basic elements of the double entry system of accounting, including basic terms, procedures, definitions, and principles used. The text consists of frames, which are sequenced instructional steps and, in most cases, are composed of two parts. The first part states a fact or relates information and asks a…

A program was developed that allows a junior high mathematics department to analyze the pre- and post-assessment data in terms of each of the over 600 students. (Author/IRT)

Some of the literature related to the area of instructional research, individualized instruction and student aptitude are explored in this article. (DEP)

Summarizes experience with individually-paced engineering instruction and gives observations resulting from visiting many United States universities that have individualized engineering courses. (MLH)

Describes an engineering course consisting of seven two-week units and a final exam. Class periods, three per week, are devoted to lectures during the first week of the two-week unit period and to problem sessions during the second week. (MLH)

An in-service coordinator can encourage each teacher to select personally a program that fits the teacher's learning style. (JD)

A successful bilingual program contains needs assessment, curriculum development models and instructional planning, planned evaluation processes, and a plan for initiating change. (Author/MLF)

The external degree program should be developed as another alternative for widening range of interests and backgrounds of those pursuing a college degree. Examples of such programs are cited in this article. (JD)

The Wisconsin System for Instructional Management (WIS SIM) was evaluated on three dimensions (functioning, utilization, and effects) and the information gathered was classified into three types--actual, perceptual, and judgmental. The test demonstrates that a system supportive of an individualized system of education can be designed, developed,…

Describes an individualized high school course that explored mythology through ancient and contemporary literature, art, music, films, science fiction, and fairy tales. (MAI)

Competency prioritization resulted in the following: individualizes instruction; comprehends abilities of exceptional and handicapped children; evaluates and diagnoses students' abilities/progress; provides humanly supportive environment; uses behavioral management strategies; works cooperatively with adults; utilizes psychology of learning;…

Discusses a multimedia educational package on the use of closed-circuit television for observing and analyzing teaching situations, to be used by staff at pilot training programs. The principles of this package are used to discuss teacher training, with special focus on the use of educational technology. (Author/JEG)

Suggests ways to maximize the individualization of packaged instruction and discusses techniques for developing tutor-assisted modules as a means of keeping a human element in packaged instruction. (RAO)