The second excerpt of a document originally prepared as a background paper for the Select Subcommittee on Education, United States House of Representatives in April 1971 (see EA 502 929). In this article, the author describes his views of what constitutes some of the solid'' achievements of educational research and development. (Editor/EA)

A description of the individualization project of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and several Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAATS), who jointly are developing a curriculum for upgrading mathematics skills. The project uses the computer facilities of the OISE and the National Research Council of Canada for on-line…

Instructional communication, with its operational modalities of communication theory, instructional technology, and programmed design, is a means of humanizing education and providing an individualized approach for learners. (DS)

Three programs of individualized instruction in a mathematics laboratory for the community college student are described. Problems and advantages of the programs, including costs; student dropout rate; teacher role; design, operation and management of the laboratory, and grading are discussed. (DT)

An individualized reading program was set up at the Oregon State School for the Deaf for 68 hearing impaired students in grades 7-12. (Author/DB)

Developments in instructional technology are said to provide additional opportunities for humanizing the instruction of deaf students. (GW)

Describes individualized and motivational features of a high school chemistry program. The students are given the list of activities with the approximate time for completing them. Tests are given when a student is ready. Advantages and disadvantages of this program are listed. (PS)