The North Carolina Virtual Public School completed its first session during the summer of 2007. Evaluation results revealed differences between accelerated and credit recovery students, including a significantly higher likelihood for accelerated students to rate their courses as high quality, to express interest in taking another online course,…

The article describes the sound page system, a relatively new training tool, that has technical information on one side of a plain sheet of paper and recorded sound on magnetic film on the other side. Trainees can use the system for self-study, thereby reducing formal classroom training. (Author/JB)

Reviews the need for independent study in science and suggests that independent study should be used in combination with other modes of instruction. Gradually increasing independent study seems more effective than beginning all at once. Considers the role of the teacher, classroom environment, computerized instruction, and includes suggestions for…

Individualized instruction seems to be particularly well suited to the learning styles of gifted students. Independent study is one of the most effective methods for providing individualized instruction to the gifted child in the regular classroom. (Author/SW)

Two papers are presented here: "History of Individualized Instruction" by Dr. Robert Scanlon, and "Self-Directed Learning: the Master Key to Educational Reform" by Dr. Glen Heathers. Dr. Scanlon's paper briefly outlines the goals of the Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) program and discusses its place in the development…

A study was made to (a) describe how self-paced Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training affects the Army assignment system; (b) identify ways the existing assignment system can accommodate individualized instruction; and (c) suggest modifications to the assignment system to provide better integration of self-paced training with assignment…

A model incorporating an individual case study approach, a part-time learning center, and independent study was successful in introducing independent study techniques to three of six highly gifted 6- and 7-year-olds. Model implementation should focus on students' skills in decision-making, locating information, and recording/communicating…

Describes an audio tutorial system for teaching botany in minicourse units which allow for greater individualization. (LS)

Discusses a random sample of house officers who took part in a semistructured interview about their learning experiences in a clinical undergraduate course. Argues that learning experiences should be dependable and followed by prompt, supportive, and adequately detailed feedback. (Author/CCM)