Annual program plans for residents written prior to and following the implementation of the IPP (Individual Program Planning) system were rated to determine the extent of changes that resulted. More departments attended meetings, stated objectives, described intervention plans and evaluation procedures for proposed objectives, and reported…

A sample of approximately 7,200 students was used to study the effects of adaptive education on cognitive, affective and behavior outcomes of learning. The average student in adaptive education scored at the 67th percentile of control group distributions. This effect appeared consistent across contexts of learning and categories of students.…

Most school systems fail to provide appropriate conditions for training employees. Individualizing staff development is an effective approach, although it requires a strong commitment by both teachers and school districts. Options of a program, the time involved, and cost are discussed. (MT)

A learning center approach to physical education is recommended and presented. This approach can resolve the problem of large class sizes by freeing the teacher to work with individual students. Both psychomotor and cognitive learning experiences can be incorporated into learning centers. (MT)

This article offers a new perspective on the teaching of unit pricing in consumer economics classes by identifying ways to teach the costs as well as the benefits of unit pricing and realistic guidelines for suggesting situations in which it is most appropriate. Alternatives to unit pricing will also be explored. (CT)

Potential uses of videodiscs in extension programing are (1) storage for audiovisual presentations, (2) an information source via interactive television, and (3) individualized instruction. Advantages include ease of use, technical quality, durability, and speed. (SK)

The author examines how research into the learning process paved the way for the application of modern technology--the microcomputer--to individualized, competency-based learning systems. He also discusses the educational benefits of such technologies as videocassette recorders, two-way cable television, telemail, viewdata, and robots. (CT)

A systematic individual instruction program was employed to teach three profoundly retarded adults selected physical fitness exercises. Results indicated that the adults learned the selected exercises and generalized the exercises to a group physical fitness program. Performance on nontrained exercises also improved without additional individual…

The article examines various models of aptitude-treatment interaction that guide studies regarding differentiation of instruction based on learner characteristics with specific reference to individualization of instruction for special education pupils. The examination reveals scant evidence to support the notion of individualization. (Author/CL)

Discusses the importance of quality in education and indicates that individual differences among students must be considered when planning the curriculum. (JOW)

Presents reflections on the author's visit to the United States to look at independent learning in the classroom and laboratory. Outlines concerns that the ILIS will have to consider in the future. (GS)

What is the role of the supervision process as it relates to initiating and sustaining individualization in the classroom? Though each is integral to the total instructional effort, four distinct areas of responsibility may be discerned. These areas were discussed. (Author/RK)

This article lists the problems involved in teaching the low achiever and suggests possible solutions through the utilization of instructional technology. (Author)

The problems of some typical individualized instruction programs are discussed and alternatives are suggested. (DT)