The study examined effects of task-sequencing variables on the academic performance of an 8-year-old severe stroke victim. Previously acquired (maintenance) task trials were systematically interspersed among new (acquisition) task trials. Results showed improvements in both academic responding and subjective ratings of motivation in spelling,…

The Optimal Learning Environments model, a center-based intervention approach for infants and toddlers with severe handicaps, has five basic components: (1) environments designed for severely handicapped young children; (2) use of microcomputers in instruction; (3) a transdisciplinary consultant-therapist approach; (4) individualized curriculum…

An attorney involved in Individualized Education Program (IEP) hearings and placement decisions for children with special needs proposes specific measures to ensure that the learning disabled child's strengths as well as deficits are diagnosed, communicated at IEP hearings, and productively used in subsequent educational planning. (JW)

For homework assignments to be effective, they must serve to develop skills and help students gain a sense of accomplishment. Suggestions for developing interesting, positive homework assignments that use contracts and skill cards are offered. (DF)

Project Alternative Rooms, a program developed in the Kansas City (Missouri) schools, provides basic skills instruction to Chapter 1 students using a team-teaching approach with the students and the teachers in alternative classrooms. (MD)

The aim of this paper is to examine primary concerns related to the introduction of Knowles's and Rogers's theories of adult education. Comparison of andragogy and student-centered theories includes the following areas: overview, foundations, general goals, learning principles, and teaching and learning and is followed by a summary and…

The relationship of minutes of reading instruction to the gains in reading performance for 3,374 elementary school children shows consistent positive findings between large- and small-group classroom instruction and reading gains. Some of the negative results for individualized instruction may be due to school assignment practices. (Author/MLF)

Presents a short overview of individualization, stressing one method of achieving it; makes a statement about the importance of computers in society; and presents one element of computer study--computer literacy--using an individual approach to both teaching and learning. (FL)

Presents a set of principles to serve as guides for motivating students: inviting success, cooperative learning, high expectations, set induction, and interaction. Includes a scorecard for rating motivational skills. (MD)

Three types of student-student interaction patterns (cooperative, competitive, and individualistic) can be structured for learning of physical skills. Students were studied to observe which type of interaction process promoted learning the golf skill of putting. Results are presented. (Author/DF)

Ninety-four administrators and secondary resource teachers, who were surveyed about program needs for learning disabled (LD) students, ranked individualization of instruction as most important and self-contained LD classes as least important among 15 programs. (MC)

Presents the reinforcement theory of learning and explains how it relates to the Keller Plan of instruction. Advocates the use of the Keller Plan as an alternative to the lecture-demonstration system and provides an annotated bibliography of pertinent material. (GS)

Described is a program developed and used by two teachers to individualize instruction and overcome student apathy in their biology classes. A book, "An Approach to Teaching Biology, Student Guide to Learning," was developed to supplement the textbooks used. The physical rearrangement of the classroom was also considered imperative. (EB)

A concerted effort on the part of the teacher, the student, and the parent is essential for successful learning to take place. A discussion of how students should be guided in the learning environment was presented. (RK)

University Level IGE is seen as applicable and effective for professors because the procedural elements of IGE, particularly team teaching and the deliberate use of varying modes of media instruction, are readily transferable to the university environment. (MM)