In her previous books, "Literacy Work Stations and Practice with Purpose," Debbie Diller showed teachers how to productively occupy the "rest of the class" while meeting with small groups. Now Debbie turns her attention to the groups themselves and the teacher's role in small-group instruction. "Making the Most of Small Groups" grapples with…

How to use traditional techniques to "mainstream" gifted children in a heterogeneous classroom, while meeting their individual needs through differentiated curriculum and voluntary activities. (Editor/SJL)

An individualized mathematics program for eighth graders is described. The program includes the use of diagnostic testing, individual learning prescriptions, commercially-prepared materials, weekly progress checks, and three instructors. (MN)

This article discusses individualized instruction in physical education programs and suggests how to implement a "levels approach" to meet student needs. The Secondary Physical Education Curriculum and Resource Guide was prepared to integrate curriculum planning components with a focus on individualization. (DF)

A learning disabilities resource teacher describes ways in which she individualized instruction through physical arrangement of the classroom, availability of materials, and instructional methods that focus on readiness, a learning station framework, and thorough record keeping and evaluation. (CL)

Describes a curriculum model designed to clarify some issues involved in individualized instruction. Its intent is to sort through the vast array of programs developed for individualization and to achieve a better understanding of the concept of individualized learning. Based on informal and formal approaches, the model contains: goals and…

An approach to teaching based on the English infant school where "youngsters aged from five to 10 work in specially adapted, child sized environments, doing whatever they want. Part of a longer special report which is available from: Grade Teacher Reprints, 23 Leroy Ave., Darien, Conn. 06820 (No. 91291, 75J) (Author/AP)

This teaching guide emphasizes a practical approach to the individualization of reading instruction in elementary classrooms and offers suggestions for implementing diagnostic reading instruction. Diagnostic reading instruction requires that reading lessons and independent activities be planned from an analysis of students' strengths and…

Tackles the vexed question of mathematics teaching in unstreamed, mixed ability, elementary mathematics classes. (Editor/RK)

The authors propose an alternate method of individualizing college mathematics instruction which combines the aptitude-treatment interaction (ATI) approach and approaches emphasizing a variety of instructional formats. (MN)

Techniques and instructional strategies for individualizing a high school chemical program are reviewed. (SK)

Focusing on class organization, this publication reports on ideas that might improve reading skills by providing better opportunities for all children. The various articles deal with the use of reading consultants in classrooms as an alternative to "pull-out" reading programs, flexible grouping for individualized instruction, and reading…