Individualized Learning for Adults (ILA), a program designed to meet the needs of adults enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes, is presented. The curriculum of the ILA program consists of two carefully constructed continuums sequenced along two dimensions: area and level. There are 257 performance objectives, or skills, in the…

Project R-3 has as its primary objective improving both reading and mathematics skills. The other objectives are to change the self-image of students from one of failure to one of success, and to change their behavior patterns as students by providing them with immediate success experiences. The project started in the spring of 1970 when students…

This paper describes the personalized instruction program for economic education at Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York. Personalized instruction is defined as relating subject content to the personal background, interests, needs, and abilities of the student. Students proceed at their own pace, use materials suitable to their…

This study was conducted to determine how instructional programming for individual students has been implemented to provide effective learning environments for elementary school students. The focus was on the processes and procedures used to achieve objectives of the Instructional Programming Model (IPM). A related purpose was to study the…

Each of the seven case studies in this report describes the school and community, the implementation of Individually Guided Education (IGE) programs, and home-school-community relations programs and activities, and analyzes the home-school-community relations programs and activities. The selection of the seven schools was primarily based on the…

Provided is the transcript of Part III of a five-part series on gifted children in the schools, presented by Options in Education -- a weekly radio broadcast devoted to coverage on news, features, policy, and people in the field of education on National Public Radio. The topic "What to Do with the Gifted Child at School" is covered with…

Describes spatial and sequential learning strategies and how they affect student performance and progress in second-language learning. Briefly describes a test identifying preferred style. Suggests how instructors can then individualize instruction. Outlines the way VOCAL, a multilingual authoring system, can be used in a language laboratory for…

Suggestions for resource room teachers working with visually impaired learning disabled students include: consideration of students' unique learning needs; assessment of functional vision; use of assistive devices (such as closed-circuit television); classroom arrangement that facilitates organization and movement; and basic skills instruction…

This study reported the contribution of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) employed in traditional and individualized classrooms to cognitive and personal growth of third-grade disadvantaged children. Results showed that CAI facilitated the acquisition of mathematics skills, alleviated mathematics anxiety, and reduced external locus of control.…

Reviews stages of development, testing, and implementation of CLIO, a series of computer-based tutorials used at Rhode Island College. Topics include a brief history, technical evaluation of the authoring system DECAL, student use of the system, available reports to instructors, and observations and recommendations regarding computer-based…

Identifies technological changes and the implications of computer-based learning for students and classroom activities. Presents person-oriented goals that teachers might implement in the classroom (based on a vision of the future) and encourages individual teacher's self-appraisal to close the gap between real and idealized classroom functioning.…

Why traditional teaching in economics education persists despite knowledge of learning processes and better approaches is discussed. Other approaches which permit the development of emotional and personal qualities as well as enrich the cognitive dimension are covered. These include brainstorming, role-playing games, and programed and…

Standard teaching methods do not work in teaching severely handicapped children. The teacher of the "specially handicapped" needs dedication, an undying "creative urge" to make a difference in a human life, personal insight, and sensitivity to an as yet unknown dimension of the human spirit. (Author/MH)

Indicates the need for a return to some basic interpersonal communication within a school system, to eliminate negative attitudes. Specifically, talk yourselves up, publicize school events in local media, get on Board of Education agenda, invite parents in more often, and look for good things happening within your school. (MH)

Findings from a five-year study of the use of Level I of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study in a suburban Philadelphia school district are reported and discussed. (PB)