The individualized reading approach, which features independent activities and individual conferences with children, is described in terms of specific areas of need when used with disabled students including systematic progress checks and Individualized Education Program accountability. Advantages and disadvantages of the approach are noted. (CL)

The study investigated how the responses of three multihandicapped students (seven-eight years old) differed in 1:1 and 3:1 arrangements. Results indicated that the students made more task-relevant responses and fewer counterproductive responses during the 1:3 than during the 1:1 arrangements when the data from the free time portions were included…

A half-day structured learning program for high school students unable to function adequately in mainstream settings is described. Key ingredients include a weekly student-staff meeting, goal setting and goal checking, behavioral checklists, group counseling in the form of a Human Relations course, and academic modifications. (JW)

Techniques to keep students interested include videotaped demonstrations and a self-paced, unit-mastery approach. When lecturing, teachers should use a microphone, maintain eye contact with students in all sections of the room, use an overhead projector and write clearly, talk about interesting topics, be dramatic, and share their experiences and…

School systems that rushed to join the computer age are now finding that their expensive acquisitions do not always provide more learning opportunities for students. Reasons include the lack of properly trained teachers and inadequate software. Positive aspects for the use of computers in learning are also examined. (RM)

Reports on an investigation of self-pacing in an undergraduate personality course taught by the Keller method. Results indicate that grade point average is related to rate of progress, but that even the weaker students can achieve mastery. (GS)

Performance of college students receiving individualized instruction was compared with that of students exposed to a traditional teaching format of lectures and examinations. (GW)

A social studies and science program, called Decision Making Man, for gifted students has been developed at Dunham Junior High School in St. Charles, Illinois. Its objective is to help students expand their awareness of the social implications of the applied natural sciences. (Author/RK)

An activity schedule slit board, used as a method for planning and assessing a student's work in transcription, is described. Appropriate exercises are assigned for such individual problem areas as grammar and sentence structure and errors in transcribing from shorthand. An example activity on the semicolon is provided. (TA)

Advantages of a program in which high school students teach arithmetic to small groups of elementary students are discussed. (DT)

Describes a management plan for thirty individualized learning studios in the general music class. (Editor/RK)

Computers have a role in managing instruction rather than in teaching. (IRT)

Analyses by two authors concerning their articles on individualized instruction in the May, 1976 issue are presented. (DT)