Individualized instruction: educational theory or practical method?

Individualized Instruction is a philosophical approach to instruction based on the concept of fixed content, variable methods, and variable time. Shown to be a viable alternative to the traditional lecture method of instruction, Individualized Instruction also involves the student more directly in the learning process and changes the role of instructors to facilitators of learning. This method of instruction can be used in presenting a wide variety of topics, and practical applications are almost unlimited.