Describes El Camino College's Learning Assistance Center, which utilizes a personal, cost-effective, and technological approach to meet the needs of nontraditional students through drop-in services, individualized instruction and small group instruction. (JG)

Individualized, personalized, self-paced and computer assisted instruction at the English multimedia laboratory of San Antonio College (Texas) provides effective instruction in basic language skills for college freshmen who lack competence in this area. (JG)

This paper is directed toward teachers with limited funding available to provide an individualized mathematics program. A model for individualization is described in detail; the model can be applied from grade four through high school and in open as well as traditional schools. (SD)

Presented are issues related to instruction for mastery learning. The theories and research related to mastery learning are reviewed and the issues which must be addressed by the teacher are examined. (SD)

Examines major characteristics of learning disabilities and the significance of Montessori principles as they may be applied in the education of children with learning disabilities. Addresses disorders of gross and fine motor coordination, language, attention, and perception. Describes exercises in practical life skills, sensory education, and…

To realize NASSP's reform goals in "Breaking Ranks," educators must first personalize high schools. This means every student should have a personal adult advocate and a personal progress plan; teachers must teach to students' learning styles; and no school should be larger than 600 students. A 1996 national student survey underlines the…

The features and advantages of self-directed, multimedia language instruction are discussed, and the role of the language teacher in this context is examined. It is argued that the teacher can continue to play a significant, if new, role in managing the learning process. (MSE)

The Chief Executive Office of Microsoft Corporation urges more complete integration of technology into higher education. He offers specific examples of how such integration can provide a new way to learn (such as accessing information on the Internet and using individually paced instruction) and efficient distance learning. Colleges and…

Describes the implementation of two graduate courses in education where doctoral students completed their major assignments as multimedia projects rather than as written papers. Discusses affordable software; minimal in-class time; personalized feedback; parsimony; personalization; individual differences; interactivity; student motivation; and…

This article explains the combination of instructional practices called personalized contextual instruction (PCI) and illustrates its implementation by a general education teacher, a special education teacher, and a paraprofessional working together in a multiage primary inclusive classroom. The PCI approach incorporates individual learning…

Colleges and universities can capitalize on advancing information technology to provide new options and opportunities for students and bring profit to the institution. Commercial opportunities include: educational production, certification, and delivery services; courseware development; creation of subscription services for access to information…

Describes an attempt to introduce differentiation by task in an inner city secondary school. Concludes that differentiated work cards lead to no significant improvement in the achievement of lower ability students. High and medium ability students improved their performance as a result of using the work cards. (DDR)

Discusses the use of interactive computer-assisted lab exercises that combine text, graphics, and simple animation. Students use these self-paced applications to test their level of comprehension, identify their misconceptions, and seek explanatory information. Benefits include consistency in teaching and evaluation, and the ability to link with…

Describes four models of library instruction that were developed at the University of California, Irvine to promote information literacy and to maximize the use of existing library staff: librarian as instructor, teaching assistant as instructor, students as instructors, and student self-paced instruction. (Author/LRW)

Describes the restructuring of Pepperdine University library's freshman seminar library instruction because students were not acquiring needed library and information literacy skills due to too much material being presented in too short a time with no hands-on experience. Explains the use of independent Web-based instruction in addition to…