A quasi-experimental, factorial design was employed to determine the interactive effect of motivation, math preparation, and instructional method on achievement in a calculus course taught by two methods; personalized system of instruction (PSI) and the conventional method. (Author/STS)

Hatha yoga is a valuable addition to an individualized physical education curriculum. (MJB)

Presents twenty techniques for individualizing and personalizing student writing. (DD)

The special education technologist blends the competencies of a special education with those of a media specialist and instructional technologist. (Author/STS)

Mainstreaming has always generated problems for teachers and students. The John Witherspoon School (Princeton, New Jersey) developed a self-contained model with more students in fifth- and sixth-grade science and social studies classes and a modified mainstreaming approach (with support services) for seventh and eighth graders previously in…

A model incorporating an individual case study approach, a part-time learning center, and independent study was successful in introducing independent study techniques to three of six highly gifted 6- and 7-year-olds. Model implementation should focus on students' skills in decision-making, locating information, and recording/communicating…

Learning Preference Inventory scores of gifted children (N=400), learning-disabled (LD) children (N=55) with intelligence quotients of 90-114, and LD children (N=22) with an intelligence quotient above 115 indicated that intelligence level and learning styles should both be considered when planning a successful individualized approach for a LD…

A teacher details a method, the Creative Concrete Operational Writing (Creative C.O.W.) program to provide an individualized structured approach to creative writing in the primary grades. Sample story plans and worksheets are included. (DB)

A weekly plan is presented for teachers as an alternative to the more traditional spelling list and instructional techniques. Each student has an individualized spelling list featuring frequently misspelled words and content area vocabulary. Activities are designed to increase student confidence in spelling. (CB)

The concept of student team learning is described, with details on cooperative learning techniques developed for reorganizing classrooms into exciting, high-achieving places. (CB)

The article presents informal assessment techniques for assessing classroom demands, written language, studying and test-taking skills, notetaking, and gaining information from text. The content of the assessment is conceptualized in terms of the University of Kansas learning strategies curriculum. A test down approach to assessment is suggested.…

Discusses the Keller Plan or personalized system of instruction (PSI), a mastery-oriented, self-paced, modular teaching strategy using student/peer proctors. Success for PSI in chemical engineering, operations research, electrical engineering, and nuclear engineering courses is explained. (DH)

An inservice consultant describes procedures for assessing teacher needs through conferences, journals, self-rating scales, and observation. Consultation begins once the problem is identified and may include information sharing, team teaching, and child study groups. (CL)

Explores the domains of cognitive psychology and information processing as theoretical frameworks with the utility and adaptability needed to revitalize the gifted movement. (JOW)

Individualizing through directed group instruction can reduce preparation time while increasing behavior control, social interaction, motivation, and self esteem for handicapped and gifted students. Examples are provided in listening comprehension; geography; capitalization, punctuation, and parts of speech; and place value. (CL)