Authors describe a remedial writing course and conclude that individualized instruction is effective, efficient and economical. (Author/HB)

Presents step by step procedures for training tutors to work with children in an individualized reading instruction program. (RB)

Author reviews five articles of the second section of Philosophical Redirection of Educational Research'' and he concerns himself not only with philosophic interest but also the impact each article will have on those involved in educational research. (Author/RK)

The process of diagnosis in education is basically a process of needs assessment and of finding ways of meeting the needs of the learner thus identified. The model described suggests that the basis for this process is three elements: (a) the needs of the students; (b) structure of the learning program; (c) placement data regarding the individual…

PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) is an individualized teaching method where both student and teacher'' communicate and interact with each other. (Author/PG)

To spur motivation towards continuing education in the medical professions, the author suggests more personalized learning and self-evaluation examinations. (PG)

Reports on three separate studies of business math and draws conclusive findings that might apply to other supporting courses. (Editor)

Article is a list of cautions based on the experience of large school districts, as leaders in initiating educational options. (Editor)

Describes a self-directed, individualized program using performance contracts to improve reading skills in both developmental and remedial reading areas. (RB)

Discusses the characteristics, especially the commonalities, of four innovative educational methods: audio-tutorial systems, guided design, programed instruction, and the Keller method. Indicates that content materials still play the major role in student learning at present. (CC)

The Individual Progress Method allows students to learn Gregg shorthand theory and to write Gregg shorthand at 50 to 60 words a minute from unpreviewed material. (JS)

Describes a program employed for teaching a science methods course. The goal of individualized instruction may be achieved by adopting a learning contract system. The appendix includes examples of contracts used in this program. (PS)