Stresses the importance for theatre teachers to understand the concept and practices involved in a learning packages' approach to instruction. (MH)

Supplies a sampling of resources on individualized learning available through the ERIC data base. (MH)

This article describes the use of a microcomputer software/textbook package which provides for individualized assignments in an introductory statistics course. Advantages and limitations of these materials are summarized and student reactions to them are reported. (Author/JDH)

Presents five reasons (along with suggestions) as to why teachers of young children should allow children "free" choice of class activities as a means of preventive classroom discipline. (BB)

A case-approach instructional module is described that was designed with flexibility for teaching quality assurance and drug prescribing review concepts to different student types in different instructional situations. (MSE)

Critiques the Henry Levin and Gail Meister article on cost effectiveness, pointing out that differences in computing the costs of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) yield different results. Also describes problems with other data in the study. Includes two tables. (MD)

A teacher discusses how computers can be used in the classroom to increase individualization, motivation, and creativity. (DF)

This study employed field-study techniques to analyze six secondary schools in an attempt to identify factors that either supported or inhibited innovative practices. The development of appropriate support systems and an awareness of inhibiting factors may help to ensure that innovative practices can be initiated and maintained over time.…

The relationship between locus of control and course completion in an adult basic education program was investigated. Instruction was individualized; each learner was tutored by an adult volunteer. Those learners who completed the program were significantly more internally controlled than those who did not complete the program. (Author/CT)

The interactive feature of computers is used to incorporate a guided inquiry method of learning introductory economics, extending the Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) method beyond drills. (Author/JDH)

Defines the ideal classroom environment and compares it with the effective clinical supervision situation (one-to-one encounter) and determines that the two are more similar than contrasting. Urges educators and their supervisors to create ideal teaching/learning environments based on the premise that people learn what they live and experience.…

Some observations on nontraditional education include programs that can trace their lineage back to the origins of Western universities; they serve adult needs more than adolescent/young adult needs; and learning occurs outside boundaries of grades, semester hours, etc. (Author/MLW)

Elementary children (N=138) in LD-NLD or NLD-LD (learning disabled - nonlearning disabled) dyads were individually tested on reading comprehension after study periods which emphasized either cooperative or individual study behaviors and goal incentives. There were sex differences in the impact of cooperative goal structures on attitudes,…

Examines the origin and development of the Learning Assistance Center at California State University-Long Beach, which offers classroom support, individualized self-paced instruction, and tutorial services. Provides a rationale for the learning assistance support system and describes programs, services, and management features. (DMM)

General guidelines for diagnosis and remediation of spelling problems in special education students address the need for direct and individualized instruction, continuous evaluation, and student interest and motivation. Suggestions also touch upon diagnosis through standardized and informal methods and instruction in vocabulary and word study. (CL)