The issue of group versus one-to-one instruction and training is explored through a review of research. Distinctions between the concept of individualized instruction and one-to-one instruction are presented. Discussion focuses on concerns of effectiveness, efficiency, and social benefits. Implications for educational programming and future…

Presents an excerpted lecture given by Fred S. Keller, who discusses the nature of personalized instruction (PSI), how MIT began, and PSI experiences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Keller also comments on the implications of MIT experiences for educational reformers and provides his views on related issues. (JN)

The paper describes an approach to individualize group instruction and evaluates preacademic/academic program effects for normally and autistic-like children. Features of the procedure include: individualized curriculum; frequent assessment of invention impact, opportunities to revise curricular objectives; planning lessons; management of group…

Results of a comparison of individual and couplet instruction with 4 autistic children (5-6 years old) indicated that couplet training had a disruptive effect for 2 Ss compared to one-to-one instruction. One child learned responses faster when provided with couplet than individual training. The 4th child displayed little differences between the…

Describes an audio tutorial system for teaching botany in minicourse units which allow for greater individualization. (LS)

Moving from middle school to high school can be challenging and exciting, but students with special needs may need to begin preparing for the move earlier than other students. As with other major changes in a child's life, the move to high school will go more smoothly if parents gather information and do some planning. A good time to begin…

Teacher behavior and curriculum content and organizational schemes must be varied to meet a given youngster's learning needs. (HMD)

Results of a study in which audio-tutorial instruction was compared to illustrated lecture instruction are reported. No great differences in achievement levels in the two strategies of instruction were found. The development of such an alternative teaching strategy forces better teacher organization, leading to improvement of the illustrated…

Surveys a selected group of teachers' attitudes towards individualized instruction. (RL)

Comments on the basic elements found in all individualized programs and the need for curriculum designers to be aware of their integral relationships. (RL)

Evaluates IPI, an instructional system designed to individualize the teaching of subject content. (Author)

Compares the similarities of and the differences among the three instructional systems -- PLAN, IGE, and PIP -- discussed in EA 504 612-614. (MF)