Suggestions for teaching students who are both gifted and learning disabled stresses providing them with compacting and differentiation in the areas of their strengths and direct instruction of learning strategies in their areas of weakness. The article also warns that the child's giftedness may go unnoticed and unaccommodated in favor of…

Considers the effects of those who wanted to minimize classroom teaching in elementary schools, infant schools and infant departments. Explores the ideas of Maria Montessori, the debate between whole-class methods and individualized instruction, grouping students by ability, and the notion of individualism. (CMK)

Describes the experience of two Montessori teachers working together to develop a Montessori charter school in Florida serving children from preschool through sixth grade. Focuses on the proposal submission, the importance of key state level supporters, documentation of their preparation, and proof of the financial ability to start the school.…

The article presents an approach to curriculum modification based on analysis of both the needs of the individual special needs learner and the structure of the curriculum. Using the effective teaching literature as a model, the article considers curriculum scope and sequence, organization, presentation, guided practice, independent practice, and…

Provided are 20 ideas for learning activities in mathematics suitable for individual independent use by gifted elementary and middle school students. Typical ideas include making models of various triangles, scale drawings, exploring prime numbers, and drawing graphs. (DB)

The president of Frontier College (Canada) uses examples from the program to elaborate the central philosophy of student-centered, individualized learning. Basic points are that labels often prevent marginalized people from making contributions and that literacy should be a tool for empowerment and inclusion in the community. (SK)

Describes integrated teaching systems (ITS), formerly called integrated learning systems, and discusses guidelines to be considered when purchasing an ITS. Topics discussed include instructional theories, appropriate grade levels and curriculum areas, management and reporting systems, and cost considerations. A list of vendors offering ITS and…

Discusses the differences in educational environment between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and predominately White institutions. Emphasizes the following issues: (1) individualized attention; (2) educational outcomes; (3) admission standards; and (4) racism. (FMW)

Describes a computer program--GRAMSKIL--that provides self-accessed, interactive, individualized instruction via the computer to meet students' varying needs. Describes the effectiveness of this program in English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classrooms. (MM)

The implications of the movement to individualize the curriculum in higher education are examined. The background and basic premises of the movement are explored and the realities and problems of the program at Empire State College are examined. The nature of contract education is discussed. (Author/MLW)

Suggests that special education is actually a thoroughly good ordinary education, in which the teacher adapts teaching methods to fit each child's learning capacity. Discusses mainstreaming approaches characterized by success structuring, individualized educational plans, and behavior management programs. Includes 12 references. (SV)

Studies the responses of four teachers to errors made in oral reading. Concludes that although they used more than one strategy, the "tell" method of instant correction was used far more often than any other. Urges reading teachers to determine which methods are best for each student. (RS)

This article explains how to use constant time delay to teach multiplication facts to students who have learning disabilities. Specific techniques for using time delay on an individual or small group basis are outlined, a sample student data sheet is presented, and the role of reinforcement is addressed. (Author/JDD)

Possibilities and limitations of a natural language processing technology, with its central engine, the parser, are discussed. Observations are drawn from a project by the U.S. Army Research Institute to develop a German tutor, the BRIDGE, which revolves around a parser. (Contains 19 references.) (Author/LB)

Describes the Learner Support project designed to help both students who are struggling to learn to read and teachers who want to help them. The intervention is carried out by the classroom teacher within the classroom in a one-on-one setting. Illustrates a specific strategy session between a classroom teacher and a child who is having difficulty…