Suggestions for adapting the physical education programs for learning disabled students are offered. Among strategies suggested are provision for a structured program and an individualized program which uses knowledge of the specific learning disability to tailor the program to the child. (PHR)

A study was conducted to test a method of diagnosing and dealing with the learning needs of advanced-level college students in which the students take an active part. (MKM)

The article presents a case for professional educators making a full commitment to individualized education for handicapped high school students with special reference to career preparation. (DLS)

Evaluation of mainstream tutorial modules which were designed to help 18 teachers and administrators individualize instruction for mainstreamed handicapped learners pointed out problems and benefits of the system. Teachers were found to require assistance from administrators and specialists in areas of scheduling, materials, preparation time, and…

Discusses a workshop method of instruction in technical writing as contrasted with a lecture method. Briefly describes the workshop course design, the amount of class time spent by the instructor, and some specific classroom activities. (TJ)

Suggests reasons why faculty members prefer the lecture method and describes a combination method of instruction that combines the features of the lecture method and personalized system of instruction. (JEG)

A block program enables teachers to meet during the school day to plan together how they can help individual students. (Author)

Sweden's experience in mathematics instruction suggests that it is not possible to create and implement a program that serves both students preparing for advanced, specialized study, and the majority. (MM)

Presents four guidelines for improving individualized instruction, based on the author's experience with the "mastery learning" approach to instruction. (JG)

Describes a technique for individualizing instruction in a public relations course that enrolls an average of 50 students each semester. (KS)

Incorporating personality styles into technical instruction can enhance student learning. Four personality styles based on Jung--intuitor, feeler, thinker, and doer--have implications for individualizing technical instruction. (JOW)

Effective instruction must reflect a functional understanding of the present level of learning, based on the learner's situation and maturity. The Situational Instruction Model is designed to assist in the development of personalized learning. (JOW)

Describes how a typical high school in Huntington Beach, California, curbed disruptive student behavior by personalizing the school experience for "problem" students. Through mostly volunteer efforts, an adopt-a-kid program was initiated that matched kids' learning styles to adults' personality styles and resulted in fewer suspensions…

Many practitioners and policy makers view personalized school environments as a means to promote student commitment to school and engagement in learning. Personalization also rewards teachers and encourages their commitment and accountability. A personalized environment is the product of deliberate, strategic choices about organizational…