Two questions involving individualized literature programs in relation to 10th grade English classes of middle or heterogeneous ability are the focus of this study: (1) to what extent do teachers individualize the reading of literature; and (2) when reading individualization occurs, how do teachers operate such a program? Procedures in four…

The Elementary Education Program at Capitol Campus provides a 2-year upper division curriculum designed to prepare teachers for inner-city classrooms. Students in the program are expected to develop approaches to teaching which are flexible, individualized, reality-oriented, and child-centered. The major emphasis is on the junior-year…

This study attempted to determine whether significant differences exist between the rated performance of student teachers working in teams and those working singly. Male and female trainees were also compared in these categories and the traditional or experimental teacher education programs in which they were enrolled. Forty-eight students…

This report summarizes the mathematics component of Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI). The first section outlines the overall goals, specific objectives, and philosophy of IPI; the organization of the materials; and the procedures for their use, with emphasis on the altered role of both students and teachers. The next section describes the…

Since effective personalization of reading instruction requires considerable knowledge about the function of response variables in learning, and because the value of research summaries lacking substantive supportive data is suspect, the author has provided eight questions for the use of the practitioner as a check list of variables to remove…

The fundamental purpose of an introductory course in education is to help students form a personal basis for decisions about entering the profession and preparing to teach. (JD)

Examined are learning, behavior, or physical-sensory problems of handicapped gifted children. (BD)

The article discusses 11 steps involved in good teaching and in developing individualized education programs for handicapped students. (CL)

The author explains what the teacher must know and prepare for when implementing vocational instruction developed by the Curriculum Delivery System (CDS) Project. Preparation of the learning activity packages are discussed, and the major points to remember when utilizing the total system are summarized. (BM)

Students at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy were offered the option of taking a pharmacy jurisprudence course by a self-taught, self-paced mode or by the traditional lecture mode. Comparasions were made of students in each group. Topics of the learning module and NABPLEX propositions for examining competency are included. (SW)

Presents some ideas and methods for providing a learning environment for students with hearing loss, as well as some background information on mainstreaming handicapped students into regular classrooms. To help teachers in implementing the provisions of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142), the author includes a list of…

In this interview, James Block explains the model of mastery learning, developed by himself and B. Bloom, according to which individual differences in academic ability are lessened by appropriate teaching methods. (GW)

Skills for living are not a frill. Kids learn basis and have fun with survival stations. (Editor)

Learning stations are the basis of a "plan-for-each-child" programs. Whole-class and group instruction are part of the plan. (Editor)

The author questions whether existing physical education programs adequately prepare students for adulthood. (GW)