Self-Instruction Blues

Development and Evaluation of Individualized Clothing Construction Modules

“…Despite heavy theoretical emphasis on the needs of the individual, the result has been one of relatively light impact on instructional practices in higher education (Ainsworth, 1976). Various educational authorities agree that if the present educational system and its related instructional programs are to survive in the future they must become more individually and humanistically oriented (Keller, 1972).…”

“…Many faculty members and administrators are dis-tion, yet view individualized instruction as an impractical educational fad. In fact, individualized instruction may never become a viable alternative to conventional methods of education (Ainsworth, 1976).…”

“…Most advocates of individualized instruction are not suggesting a complete and immediate changeover. Rather they are recommending a slow integration of individualized instruction into traditional classroom instruction-which would not require a huge budget (Ainsworth, 1976;Lare, 1975;McNamara, Carroll, and Powell, 1970). The result of this slow changeover would be an educational system which is suited to students' needs andat the same timeone which is moving toward gradual improvement in the future.…”