Results of a study in which audio-tutorial instruction was compared to illustrated lecture instruction are reported. No great differences in achievement levels in the two strategies of instruction were found. The development of such an alternative teaching strategy forces better teacher organization, leading to improvement of the illustrated…

Surveys a selected group of teachers' attitudes towards individualized instruction. (RL)

Comments on the basic elements found in all individualized programs and the need for curriculum designers to be aware of their integral relationships. (RL)

Evaluates IPI, an instructional system designed to individualize the teaching of subject content. (Author)

Compares the similarities of and the differences among the three instructional systems -- PLAN, IGE, and PIP -- discussed in EA 504 612-614. (MF)

Provides an introduction of this individualized, self-pacing instructional approach. The philosophy, mechanics, and pertinent information concerning application in the classroom are discussed. (DF)

Describes a course in introductory chemistry including a syllabus, grading procedures, and evaluation. (DF)

Describes a large introductory physics course, that follows an individual mode without any class meetings, is laboratory centered and multilevel. After finishing a subtopic the student reports to his faculty examiner to take a written-oral proficiency exam. (DF)

The Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) has tremendous possibilities for building student interest and initiative, but it requires innovative management to be successful. (Author/PG)