The purposes of this study were (1) to ascertain the state of the art with regard to cost effectiveness and productivity analyses in education and (2) to develop an appropriate cost effectiveness analytical process model for education. Chapters I through III present a review of the literature on cost effectiveness analysis, cost benefit analysis,…

Evaluation designs are presented for these work components of the Improving Teaching Competencies Program (ITCP): (1) developing, implementing, and evaluating a strategy for disseminating selected ITCP instructional systems in Individually Guided Education (IGE) schools; (2) developing, implementing, and evaluating a strategy for disseminating…

With respect to the preparation of filmed program instruction, considerations involved in the choice between slides and filmstrips are discussed. The considerations of revision, quantity, length, storage, recycling, aspect ratio, change time, random access, and continuous repetition are presented. A comparison of the cost of preparing a master of…

The authors stress mastery criterion as the most important component of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). (DE)

A discussion of the reasons for PSI's effectiveness. The key features of the system appear to be three: small steps, immediate feedback, and a unit-mastery requirement. (Author/HB)

This paper relates the characteristics of PSI to current educational trends in society, discusses the theoretical desirability and the practical feasibility of arriving at a "mastery" level of course performance. (Author)

Automated generation and scoring of repeatable tests are a practical necessity in self-paced instruction, where the demand for repetitive testing is great. (Author)

Briefly argues for a broader interpretation of the concept of individualized instruction. Would include various forms of student expression and teacher sensitivity to the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of children as teaching dimensions which can be individualized. (JMB)

Using 68 students in professional education coursework, the study determined whether accomplishment of performance objectives determined by satisfactory performance on unit tests during instruction was related to the student's performance on an end-of-course retention test. Evidence supported the assignment of grade credit based on objective…

The author describes a graduate-level teacher education course in individualized instruction. The course itself was conducted in an individualized mode. (MJB)

Learning centers: (1) provide the teacher with time to spend more than a few minutes with a student; (2) allow a student to work at an appropriate level of ability at an appropriate pace; and (3) provide for individual needs and interests. Uses of learning centers in elementary physical education are discussed. (Author/MJB)

A review of the development and present status of individualized instruction. (MLF)

This review considers the validity of the question raised by R. L. Meek in his critique of the major features of PSI: Does PSI foster worthwhile instructional objectives? (VT)

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

Describes ten documents indexed in the ERIC system. (DD)