Author languages, such as the Instructional Dialog Facility (IDF), are computer programs that permit the author to develop computer assisted instruction (CAI) materials without knowledge of sophisticated computer programing techniques. These CAI programs have great potential for responding to individual student styles and rates of learning. (CMV)

Discusses the individualization of instruction as it relates to learner characteristics, instructional environment, instructional treatment, and their interaction. Practical considerations for learners, instructional treatments, and learning outcomes emanating from the literature on aptitude-treatment interaction are suggested. (RAO)

A discussion of the Curriculum Revision and Instruction in Mathematics at the Elementary Level (CRIMEL) Program is followed by a report on a related experiment to determine the effect of retesting on learning. (MP)

The use of audio tapes, worksheets, and commercial materials allows this program successfully to teach low achievers basic English skills with a low teacher-to-student ratio and self-paced lessons. (MP)

No significant differences in handball knowledge and skill were found between traditional, contractual, and independent study methods of learning the sport. (MB)

Discusses a teaching program for introductory chemistry laboratories that allows for differences in student background and ability. The flexible program involves self-pacing and a classification of experiments; this permits slower students to proceed through remedial loops while advanced students proceed to more difficult experiments. (MLH)

The organization and evaluation of a self-paced audio-tutorial precalculus course are described. (DT)

Problems of college survey courses in history are reviewed. Traditional approaches which stress lecture and discussion overwhelm students with content. A recently developed method, Personalized System of Instruction, is described as a way of making history courses manageable and interesting for both students and teachers. For journal availability,…

Attempts to evaluate the effect of various combinations of traditional instructional methods (TM) and personalized instruction (PSI) on final exam scores. It is hypothesized that groups which received PSI combined with enrichment provided by TM will score significantly higher on their cumulative final exam than students who receive instruction by…

Specific procedures are outlined for teaching first-year algebra in such a way that students are given a reasonable voice in how and what they are taught and are allowed to learn at varying rates and from different materials. (DT)

In its firm commitment to competency-based vocational education, Kentucky has gone beyond its V-TECS catalogs to develop modules that will give teachers almost complete flexibility in individualized instruction. Implementation of the model is fully described. (HD)

Individualized mini-courses in medical and legal transcription, which were planned, implemented, and evaluated at the University of Nebraska at Ohama, are described. (TA)

Time, money, and learning effectiveness should all be considered in evaluating an instructional system. As an illustration, the authors describe the evaluation of an individualized instructional system using tutors. (Authors/BD)

A review of the audiovisual equipment used in multimedia kits for small group or individualized study. (BD)

Some form of individualized teaching helps to develop the potential of pupils and provides variety in the learning experience. (JD)