Accelerated math and language arts approaches, along with tutoring, internships, telecommunications, computer assisted instruction, and simulations and games, are techniques which may allow teachers to individualize instruction for gifted students. (CL)

Addresses three issues which confront educators involved with individualizing education. The first section defines individualized education, the second describes the advantages of an individualized program, and the third section details some approaches to individualizing vocational education. (Author/CT)

This article defines what mastery learning is, examines how it works, and indicates how well it works. (JD)

In the project method of teaching, the whole project is explained to the students, giving them an overall view of the assignment. Detailed instructions are given as the need arises. This method allows the teacher to study the pattern of student ability and facilitates individualized instruction. (JOW)

The author reviews problems in mainstreaming exceptional children and discusses conditions necessary for success. The importance of highly individualized teaching methods and use of special instructional materials is stressed. (CL)

Describes a six-element system for delivery of individualized instruction at Bell Telephone with emphasis upon the individualized learning center. (JEG)

Describes carrels designed for the Bell System, and justifies their selection in terms of recent research. Human factors are considered and design criteria for lighting, color and reflectance, furniture, and acoustics are included. (JEG)

Discusses the value of open-ended, individualized reading units and presents units on Aesop's fables and fairy tales. (JMB)

Argues that individualized instruction does not always result in improved learning, and suggests that in such instances it should be abandoned in favor of more orthodox, simpler procedures. (JG)

Innovative companies focus on developing the knowledge capital of workers by providing learning support, not training. Learning support systems identify the current state of knowledge and skills and desired performance results, individualize learning for each worker, and integrate learning activities into work processes. (SK)

The study examined the perceptions of 1,638 secondary individualized education program (IEP) meeting participants from 393 IEP meetings across 3 consecutive years. Results indicate significant differences between the survey answers and participant roles, when students did or did not attend their IEP meetings, and when different professional team…

A good Little League baseball coach will analyze a pitcher's performance and develop an individual prescription based on that analysis. Just as all pitchers do not receive the same remedies from high-quality coaches, the author believes, neither should all students. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) stands as the imposing batter to many teachers and…

In this second special issue on Type II applications of information technology in education, the focus is on classroom integration. This editorial explores some possible explanations for the fact that information technology in schools has not fulfilled its considerable potential. One reason may be that individualized instruction is not part of the…

All teachers want their students to become independent learners, but even motivated students are reluctant to take responsibility for their own learning. So what every teacher needs is this book's tried-and-true method for gradually enabling students to take on more of the "work" of classroom learning. Two experienced teachers describe a…

Most teachers are still failing to fully integrate technologies in their classrooms to improve student achievement. If certain conditions exist, however, they are more likely to accept and use appropriate technologies in significant instructional ways. Relevant professional development and continuous access to needed resources are two significant…