Explains the processes and strategies utilized by the faculty at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing, to implement modularization in the undergraduate nursing program. Presents goals for modularization and discusses problems and constraints encountered during the implementation. Available from: Journal of…

A Keller-plan, mathematics laboratory-based review program initiated in response to the problem of forgotten relevant mathematical skills, new and different terminology and gaps in mathematics backgrounds, is described. (MN)

A procedure for providing necessary and sufficient practice on basic skills, while still providing other mathematical experiences that balance an interesting mathematics program, is discussed. (JT)

Discusses a self-paced individualized general chemistry laboratory, the Doctor of Arts program, the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system, and problems existing in chemistry education. (SL)

Diagnosis is discussed as it applies to individualized and/or diagnostic instruction. (JT)

Maintains that a social studies program should be concerned with preparation of students for participation in a democratic society and suggests that an elementary school social studies program should deal with values, information dissemination, political processes, decision making, and socialization. (Author/DB)

Learning stations are the basis of a "plan-for-each-child" programs. Whole-class and group instruction are part of the plan. (Editor)

The aim of the tennis instructor is to help students learn at rates that match their potentials; individual differences must be considered and teaching methods adjusted to as many different students as possible. (JD)

Describes three approaches to teaching high school accounting and the advantages and disadvantages of each: the traditional method with all students doing the same problems at the same speed, individualized instruction, and a combination of both methods using cassette tapes. According to the author, the combined system appears to give the greatest…

Discussed is the use of profile analysis of subtest scores on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised as a basis for educational programing for learning disabled students, and noted is the lack of evidence suggesting the use of these profile analyses in planning remedial programs. (IM)

An individualized learning system for college algebra was devised and tested. Results indicated that the individualized system was at least as effective as traditional approaches, and superior with respect to student attitudes toward the course. (SD)

Based on findings from research using Keller's Personalized System of Instruction the author describes how college students learn in a well-controlled contingency-managed system utilizing stimulus control, small steps, and self-pacing. Classroom instruction focuses on behaviorally defining objectives, student participation, and mastery of…

The administration of a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) for junior-senior level courses in mechanics, electricity and magneturn, atomic physics, mathematical physics, physics and computers, astrophysics, and relativity is described. (CP)

A quantitative theory of student trajectories in a computer assisted instruction course for deaf students is developed and tested. The theory rests on certain qualitative assumptions about information processing. The fit of data to theory is reported in terms of the standard scale of grade placement. (Author/DEP)

Self-paced instruction as a teaching method can offer flexibility to students and academic institutions, but it must be accompanied by planning and development efforts to identify viable courses and instructors, ensure adequate support for the faculty, and ensure that support systems are responsive to student needs. (MSE)