Two papers are presented here: "History of Individualized Instruction" by Dr. Robert Scanlon, and "Self-Directed Learning: the Master Key to Educational Reform" by Dr. Glen Heathers. Dr. Scanlon's paper briefly outlines the goals of the Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) program and discusses its place in the development…

This report takes a broad, analytical look at three systems that emphasize individualized instruction: Program for Learning in Accordance with Needs (PLAN), Individually Guided Education (IGE), and Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI). In this assessment the following areas are examined: (a) the principles that characterize the system, (b)…

A study was made to (a) describe how self-paced Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training affects the Army assignment system; (b) identify ways the existing assignment system can accommodate individualized instruction; and (c) suggest modifications to the assignment system to provide better integration of self-paced training with assignment…

The aims of this study are 1) to survey and summarize reports on predictions of teacher role changes, 2) to check the predictions against available empirical investigations, and 3) to discuss consequences of teacher role changes for teacher training, research on teaching, and the refinement of innovations. Some rationales for role prediction…

Among results from evaluation of approximately 400 learning disabled students' individualized education programs (IEPs) were that more than 75 percent of the instructional objectives addressed basic academic areas, while only 10 percent were listed in areas relating to social, emotional, and behavioral needs; in addition, 6 percent of the IEPs…

The author presents a format for reporting the progress of an individual remedial program which would contain the following six sections: identifying data, summary of educational evaluation, nature of the remediation program, evaluation of the remediation program, conclusions, and recommendations. (PHR)

The author expresses his fear that current practices designed to meet federal regulations regarding education of the handicapped may be merely surface compliance efforts. (CL)

Interviews with 11 teachers, specialists, and administrators focus on development of individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped students. (CL)

The authors suggest a method for analyzing the costs and benefits of recordkeeping systems for individualized instruction programs. (DS)

This document provides an overview of the best practices and legal requirements regarding the reevaluation procedures under the IDEA to make the process more relevant for IEP teams as they approach this issue. Sections include: (1) Authority; (2) Questions/Answers; (3) Reevaluation Process; (4) Individualized Reevaluation Plan; (5) Summary…

Article lists a variety of interests and approaches to activities in hopes that the teacher will provide a situation where students can grow, learn, mature, and find satisfaction as individuals. (GB)

Technical Education is a supplement to Industrial Education. (MU)

A brief description of the Westinghouse Learning Corporation's Program for Learning in Accordance with Needs. (AK)

An overview of five related articles emphasizing the need to incorporate student ideas in planning programs. (SP)