Refutes R. Douglas Greer's contentions that behavior analysis is the best avenue for improving teaching and learning effectiveness. Maintains that, despite its success in the laboratory, behaviorism has limited application to the study of instruction in today's schools. (Author/MJL)

A loosely structured high school chemistry course with semester deadlines was modified into a self-paced course with unit deadlines (nine units/semester). Course structure, laboratory work, classroom management, testing/grading, teacher role, and student attitude toward the course are discussed. A sample unit (solubility equilibrium) is included.…

Argues that computers are not the inhuman devices stereotyped in the popular media but valuable tools which can humanize education and help develop basic human traits by enhancing autonomy, individuality, rationality, affectiveness, responsiveness, and creativity. (DC)

The effects of massed, distributed, and spaced trials sequencing on the learning of handicapped and nonhandicapped individuals for both cognitive and motor tasks are discussed. Implications for the application of the research findings to the classroom for the severely handicapped individual are presented. (Author)

Describes the use of personalized instruction in an introductory biology course for nonmajors at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. (CS)

Possible applications of the micro- or personal computer useful to the physical educator are suggested under four major categories: (1) data processing; (2) data storage; (3) control of peripheral devices; and (4) computer-assisted instruction. (JN)

Describes a study conducted to develop and evaluate a series of individualized modules for selected fundamental skills used in clothing construction. Results indicated that individualized instruction may be a more effective mode of instruction than lecture-demonstration, and that the instructional modules are effective instructional tools.…

Discusses the rationale for and issues related to individualized science instruction, providing comments of various instructional strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of science students. (JN)

Describes Fox Valley Technical Institute's Perpetual Enrollment and Graduation (PEG) system, an individualized, open-entry/open-exit learning system. Discusses the use of cognitive mapping and placement and explores the application of the PEG concept in various curricular areas. Predicts the use of regional and home learning centers using…

Lists ways that computer-managed instruction can help teachers, especially teachers using "outcome-based learning" methods. (Author/JM)

This article documents evaluations of the New Primary Grades Reading System (NRS). NRS was implemented in a variety of settings. Evaluations track implementation from early stages of pilot testing through large-scale adoption of NRS. Accumulation of evidence regarding success of innovation across settings allows greater confidence in conclusions…

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), such as PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operation), TICCIT (Time-Shared Interactive Computer Controlled Information Television), Computer Managed Instruction (CMI), and representative military applications of computers are described and discussed. (KC)

A special dental health curriculum, called the Tattletooth Curriculum, demonstrates the use of the humanistic model in health education and its concern for the learner as a total person. The main concept in the development of this curriculum is that the prospect for changing behavior is unlikely unless the health information is personally…

A panel of researchers examined why individualized instruction is successful in industrial, military, and medical training but less so in elementary and secondary schools. The reasons revolve around the rewards students receive, student maturity and motivation, and the amount of time spent on task. (Author/JM)

A study conducted at a naval training center to determine whether any significant relationship exists between personality types and student performance and attrition in a self-paced computer-assisted instructional program found that certain personality factors can affect the success of this type of training program. Four references are listed.…