Discusses the need for a change in instructional concepts to improve cost-learning effectiveness. Examines individualized instruction (student responsibilities, teacher role, preparation of materials, teacher-student interaction, student goal-planning, and teacher and student responsibilities) and changes in business education. (CT)

Describes the application of basic factor analytical and classical scaling techniques to mathematics placement test data that indicates that the sequence of mathematical skill areas traditionally taught in schools should be somewhat altered in order for students to reach optimal achievement levels. (FL)

Discussing the advantages of self-paced and leader-led instruction, the author presents a 23 item questionnaire which measures factors to be considered before selecting the type of instruction. The questionnaire considers areas such as trainee population, course objectives, instructional design, administrative procedures, and developmental…

Reviews advantages of computer-based instruction in physics. Discusses ways computers can aid individual students; the computer as an intellectual tool; the computer controllable world; the computer as a testing and diagnostic aid; the Socratic dialog on computers; and various aspects of computer-based instruction for the future. (SK)

Subjects completed a self-paced lesson on math rules in which the number of supporting examples was adapted to pretest scores through program control, selected through learner control, or kept constant (nonadaptive). Program control means were consistently highest while learner control means were lowest. (Author/BW)

One danger created by labeling is that a label can create its own reality. Labels are not merely descriptive, but connote superiority or inferiority and can be self-confirming. Giftedness is only a concept artificially defined by testing scores which may not be accurate. (JN)

Close relationships between visuo-motor ability, copying, tracing, tracking, and writing performances were hypothesized as were the main effects of the experimental program with concern to the educational, psycho-motor skills in question. In general, predictions were confirmed by data in this study of 36 third graders. (Author/SJL)

The role of college faculty as mentors to students in individualizing instructional programs is discussed, and its problems and future examined. With the present uncertain future of faculty careers and the trend toward new instructional delivery methods, the future of mentoring is also seen as uncertain. (MSE)

Individualized reading and writing tasks are suggested for use in a functional approach to teaching English as a second language. The tasks, each of which has a product, an audience, a function, and a linguistic focus, are based on students' communicative needs in various situations. Individualization promotes language learning. (PMJ)

This study tested the relative efficacy of two modes of instruction, individual and traditional, for promoting learning and retention of selected geometrical concepts. The results of the study did not indicate a significant effect on learning or retention due to the mode of instruction. (Author/MK)

There is a current trend toward matching the style of teaching with the cognitive style of the individual student. (JD)

Inservice workshops and simulated exercises were used with groups of early childhood teachers (N=48) to evaluate the effective features of diagnostic reports that make them useful to teachers for individualized curriculum planning for handicapped students. Results supported the advantages of using developmentally based reports to facilitate…

Traces the development of vocational training and distance education in Brazil, briefly describes distance education activities of several agencies, and discusses the use of programed instruction, the personalized system of instruction, training manuals, and training modules. Commercial educational technology services are briefly described and 14…

The Physical Education Opportunity Program for Exceptional Learners (PEOPEL) was initiated as a project designed to provide a physical education experience for handicapped learners. PEOPEL differs from regular physical education programs in three aspects: (1) the use of trained student aids, (2) smaller class size, and (3) individualized…

Describes the application of an interest-centered individualized program for adult students in Nebraska correctional facilities which attempts to integrate vocational programing and life/career planning with remedial mathematics and reading. (SK)