The article outlines the nature of behavioral instruction, evaluates research on the effectiveness of behavioral instruction, evaluates research on the contribution of the components of behavioral instruction, and discusses critical issues with an eye to future developments. (RC)

Describes an individualized reading program in which teaching methods are selected on the basis of each student's needs. (RB)

A unit intended for self-instruction developed in 1974 at the University of Minnesota Work-In in Besancon, France is given. The goal of the unit is to enable the student to use the metro for transportation in Paris. (RM)

This article is directed to teachers of English as a second language and suggests sources of dialogues; ways to use dialogues in listening, speaking, reading and writing; using dialogues in personalized instruction and choosing dialogues. Dialogues should be short, natural conversations adapted to individual students. (CHK)

An individualized instruction program in mathematics for elementary school students is described. Classroom organization, the role of the teacher, administrative organization, and instructional materials are discussed. (DT)

Described is a personalized self-instruction science program implemented at Cambridge School, Boston. The program consists of five-week modules, in each science area, which the students select. (SL)

To help special education planning teams reach agreements, the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Special Education Mediation Service (MNSEMS) provide the option of facilitated IEP meetings. This option is available for IEP (Individualized Education Program), IIIP (Individual Interagency Intervention Plan), and IFSP (Individual…

Much debate centers on motivating students in reading achievement. Should students feel motivated from within (intrinsic motivation), or is it better to have extrinsic motivation whereby external stimuli are used to help learners achieve optimally in reading? This paper aims to analyze the two points of view about motivating students in reading…

Much debate centers on motivating student in reading achievement. Should students feel motivated from within (intrinsic motivation), or is it better to have extrinsic motivation whereby external stimuli are used to help learners achieve optimally in reading? This paper aims to analyze the two points of view about motivating students in reading…

This brief paper provides specific suggestions to help science teachers make the necessary accommodations to include students with disabilities in science instruction. Suggestions are organized under the two broad headings of difficulties in gaining knowledge and difficulties in demonstrating knowledge. Under each category specific student…

This paper describes the design of an adaptive user model and its implementation in an advanced Web-based Virtual University environment that encompasses combined and synchronized adaptation between educational material and well-known communication facilities. The Virtual University environment has been implemented to support a postgraduate…

Four years ago, the authors started to develop a self-paced mathematics learning software called NPMaths by using an authoring package called Tencore. However, NPMaths had some weak points. A development team was hence formed to develop similar software called Mathematics On Line. This time the team used another development language called…

The idea of differentiation was initiated by educators of and researchers for students who were classified as gifted and talented. Subsequently, this concept has become part of the general belief system that educators must meet and address the needs of every child, regardless of ability levels. Researchers have found that most teachers state that…