In recent years, managing a vocational laboratory has become an increasingly difficult and complex task facing many vocational educators. Specialized instructional areas, diverse groups of students, and extended laboratory time have caused educators to seek alternate ways of providing practical "hands-on" instruction when traditional supervised…

The method of contract learning is described, and the educational advantages of its use are examined. The role of the faculty member is discussed along with suggestions for applying the contract learning method to various student audiences. (Author/LBH)

This article is based on a computer search of the ERIC data base for individualized programs that are not IGE programs. (MM)

To respond rationally to the challenges of the next decade, educational practitioners need a solid foundation of professional knowledge. (MM)

A university researcher concerned with helping handicapped people become self-sufficient discusses his concepts' and procedures' implications for home economics teachers, recommending breaking complex tasks into simple instructional components so handicapped students can master them, rather than teaching simpler tasks which would not ensure…

The article outlines the procedure for using process lessons in a middle school food preparation class and gives sample lesson sheets. The approach emphasizes the actual process needed in the preparation of a chosen food item. Students select a minimum of 1 or 2 lessons weekly from 25 possibilities. (AJ)

Describes a continuing education program for nurses which taught them to identify and deal with patient care problems. Tables of workshop content are provided. (TA)

Discusses the role of today's language teacher, as "humane model," learning model, and "quality control." (AM)

Provides an overview of the individualized English program used at American River College in Sacramento, California. Includes a bibliography of texts used. (HOD)

A point system was introduced in two advanced courses in Spanish in order to provide more individualized instruction. Students who were weak in written or spoken Spanish at the beginning of the semester could compensate by doing extra work; more advanced students could contract to do more sophisticated projects. (Author/RM)

Ways to individualize and personalize instruction in the foreign language class even under conditions of traditional scheduling and large class size are discussed. (RM)

A computer-assisted instruction program in French is described. Preliminary analysis suggests the program was successful and has potential for use in a regular French course. Advantages to the student as a method of individualized instruction are noted. (CHK)

This book is intended to be a comprehensive guide to home schooling the gifted child. Part 1 focuses on how giftedness affects the choice to home school and how being gifted shapes a child's personality, behavior, and education. It also examines the parent's dual roles of parent and teacher and suggests keeping a Home School Journal. Part 2…

Issues associated with differentiation of learner needs and instruction in second language teaching are discussed. Differentiation is distinguished from mixed-ability teaching in that the former places emphasis on the requirements of individual learners, while the latter concerns pupil management for teaching purposes. An introductory section…

Differentiating instruction for diverse learners means planning and implementing curriculum based on each student's level of readiness. Appropriate curriculum development for gifted and talented students involves differentiation of content, teaching and learning strategies, and student products in a student-centered environment. A study used Q…