The objective of this article was to determine whether the "Personalized System of Instruction" would improve student performance in and satisfaction with an introductory political science course. The author concludes that "PSI" is appropriate for political science courses in which mastery of subject matter or skills is the…

The article describes the classroom of a sixth grade teacher who uses an individualized curriculum and provides an unusual visual and physical environment. (CD)

At Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, traditional lectures have become a thing of the past since the introduction of videotapes, super 8 film, and audio cassettes in self-paced learning. (SF)

This reveiw has two aims; the first is to assess adaptive training as a method for teaching control skills, and the second is to establish a conceptual framework that will allow a detailed analysis of adaptive manipulations and their influence on skill acquisition. The major studies in adaptive training research are described and evaluated.…

Defines cognitive style mapping as a technique to determine how an individual learns or formulates concepts. Advocates mapping be used to analyze, diagnose, and prescribe instruction for personalized training programs. Displays styles and examples of cognitive mapping and presents a guide for map symbols/meanings. Provides assumptions for…

Prescriptive instruction should be developed for all students, ensuring that each will have the opportunity to achieve to the maximum of his or her ability. (Author/MLF)

Examined are learning, behavior, or physical-sensory problems of handicapped gifted children. (BD)

Discusses ways to use games in teaching reading skills and lists commercial games appropriate for primary and intermediate levels. (MKM)

The design of CAI for individualization of instruction and its relationship to broader educational systems is detailed. Effectiveness of CAI in various student populations and subject matter is presented, as well as design methods, and research studies in cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence are reviewed. (RAO)

The Pennsylvania State University College of Education's Instruction Support System (ISS) was developed to manage the logistical operation of large group individualized competency-based instruction. Software and hardware charting, operational procedures, and data from student opinion questionnaires are cited. (RAO)

This article outlines four basic steps in a teaching strategy for the teacher of elementary school mathematics that will accommodate the varying math skill of the students. (JD)

What the teacher contributes to the Individualized Educational Program can make a great difference for the exceptional students they teach. Discusses some appropriate teaching techniques for implementing individualized instruction and ten steps to follow in case the student's progress is out of phase with your expectations. (Author/RK)

The abolition of streaming, intended to provide for individual differences, aims to free the student from the determining effects of classification, and theoretically makes it possible to provide a teaching/learning environment allowing for "individual" development. Essentially it overcomes the contradiction implicit in the streamed system…

Methods for applying individualization in marking work are presented, and include an explanation of the differentiation between marking and correcting, the meaning of focus, and a discussion of the purpose of the initial conference, as well as other aspects of individualization. (HP)