Proceeding from a presentation of the present state of discussion as well as of the unsolved or only apparently solved problem, the article attempts, in the light of curricular-based need for internally individualized types of work, to give suggestions for the organization of content for individualized instruction. In this connection, a theory, as…

A classification system developed and used by the author indicates one logical way to approach the development of curriculum and materials for communication electronics. It is open-ended, so that new developments can be classified and added at the appropriate place of importance with respect to the total body of knowledge. (Author)

Two rule-based mathematics curricula were compared experimentally. The discrete rules curriculum was cut from 303 lower order rules to 169 rules plus 5 higher order rules by a higher order curriculum. Higher order curriculum subjects were taught less, but learned more. (Author/SE)

In 1931, James T. Adams introduced the concept of the American Dream in "The Epic of America." Adams describes 'the American Dream' as "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for every man." He also said that it was a dream of being able to grow to fullest development as men and women. A…

The problems encountered in training a salesman are unique. An all-encompassing knowledge of everything a salesman comes in contact with is needed. The Knutsford Centre, run by the United Commercial Travellers Association, uses individualized courses to meet this need and to enable salesmen to progress from bad selling to good. (DS)

Issues and illustrative material are presented from a project evaluating modular courses at McGill University from 1972 to 1976, with the overall intent of aiding instructors to produce instructional modules. Questions related to the nature of modular instruction at McGill, how modular instruction developed, and how it operates are examined.…

RESOURCE MATERIALS TO BE USED IN CONJUCTION WITH THE GRADE 10 BIOLOGY I COURSE OUTLINE FOR THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ARE PRESENTED. A GREATER AMOUNT OF MATERIAL IS INCLUDED THAN COULD BE USED IN THE ALLOTED TIME FOR THE COURSE. THE TEACHERS CAN USE THEIR OWN DISCRETION IN CHOOSING THE MATERIALS TO BE COVERED, AND THEY CAN ADAPT THESE MATERIALS TO THE…

The development of an individualized course at Plano High School, Texas, is described. The first attempt, using only suggested guidelines, was considered unsuccessful. The second structure adopted included: (1) specific, measurable behavioral objectives, (2) both basic and advanced required assignments, (3) tests to measure achievement of the…

This program outlines a plan, using a series of competency-based exams, to evaluate student progress in given courses taken at the National College of Education. It details a method by which students request and take sequential competency tests for specific course work during a term of registration. The program also outlines provisions for…

This handbook on effective college mathematics teaching offers suggestions on course planning; lecturing; using the blackboard, textbooks, and visual aids; making assignments; scheduling, composing, and grading tests; and giving grades. It also discusses feedback and instructor evaluation and includes a sample questionnaire that might be given to…

Modules of physics instructional materials, each focusing on a particular physical system of interest to technical students, are being developed at four separate centers and coordinated by a Technical Physics Project Steering Committee. A typical module, constituting from one to three weeks of a physics course, will include a statement of…

The author describes the development and organization of a psychology course on extrasensory perception. (DE)

Presents arguments for offering introductory statistics courses to undergraduate sociology majors taught within departments of sociology rather than using statistics courses taught by other departments. (Author)

Discusses a curriculum sequence, comprising a one-year noncalculus physics course followed by an optional one-semester calculus physics course, that satisfies the needs of both science and nonscience students at a two-year college. (MLH)