This study synthesizes published and unpublished research on the effects of adaptive education on student outcomes. The study found adaptive education affects student outcomes positively and suggests that tailoring instruction to individual students is more effective than traditional educational methods. (MD)

Examines the processes involved in resource based learning, especially the availability of resources, school structure, and teacher role. (HOD)

Describes the 4Mat System, an instructional plan adapted to diverse learning styles, and suggests ways for teachers to use the system. Includes seven recommendations for staff development. (MCG)

This study examined procedures that might reduce the absenteeism of undergraduate students who serve as peer-tutors or proctors in behavioral science classes that use personalized systems of instruction. The most effective procedure was to give bonus points to students who volunteered to replace absent proctors. (RM)

The development of mastery learning theory is traced as a teaching-learning strategy and its application in five steps is discussed. Practical classroom concerns are considered and the implications for the teacher's changing roles are examined. (CL)

The industrial education orientation program at Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD) presents problem-solving situations to all seventh- and eighth-grade hearing-impaired students. WSD developed user-friendly microcomputer software to guide students individually through complex computations involving model race cars and rockets while freeing…

Investigated long-term retention of mathematical concepts in a Keller plan course conducted without a final examination as compared to a conventional lecture course with a final examination. Results indicate greater long-term retention of concepts for students taking a traditional lecture course with final examination rather than the Keller plan…

This monograph reports the findings of a literature review and subsequent discussions with trainers, consultants, and management educators in the United Kingdom and the United States. The results of the literature review and of the detailed discussions confirmed that remarkably little attention was given to the question of how to help managers…

Discusses the planning, development, implementation, and course management required to use the Personalized System of Instruction in the basic speech communication course. (PD)

Describes the success of an innercity Chicago school's computer program. The intensive computer-based curriculum has increased student's test scores at every level. Both the administrators and teachers are enthusiastic about the program's achievements. (MD)

A precision teaching software approach to individualized sign language instruction for hearing impaired students has been developed that incorporates self control of learning and immediate feedback on error patterns. A simulated interaction is presented to illustrate the approach. (CL)

An aquatics fitness class given at Drake University (Iowa) is described. Students set up their own programs in consultation with the instructor choosing three components from the following list: cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility, nutrition and weight management, and posture and body measurement. (JMK)

Describes the use of Garrison's conferencing method of teaching writing by English faculty at Hudson Valley Community College. Provides a rationale for using the approach, which involves editing and evaluating the process of writing, one step at a time, rather than emphasizing the finished product; classroom management; grading; and benefits. (DMM)

Continuing medical education (CME) should be tailored to physicians' self-planned learning and individualized instruction. Evidence suggests that physicians engage significantly in self-initiated learning projects, so CME should be geared to assist and enhance these efforts. (SK)

Presents an outline of a number of curriculum modifications and adaptations that can be relatively simple to implement at the middle school level in order to individualize instruction in mainstreamed classrooms. (FL)