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Programmed Learning - Intro

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From the Duskin page on PSI:

    Operant conditioning has been used in 
    developing programmed learning. 
    According to B. F. Skinner (1958), the 
    purpose of programmed learning is to 
    manage human learning under controlled 
    conditions. 
 
    Typically, a textbook or computer presents 
    the material to be learned in a series of 
    very small steps, called frames. Each frame 
    contains some information and a statement 
    with a blank that the student fills in. 

    The student then uncovers the correct answer 
    (by moving a paper down the page) before going 
    on to the next frame. Each frame introduces 
    a new idea or reviews material covered earlier. 
    The agreement between the uncovered answer and 
    the student's own response reinforces correct 
    responses, making it likely that they will 
    occur again. Moreover, shaping is employed, 
    in that the frames start from the student's 
    initial knowledge and in small steps proceed 
    to the final knowledge. 

    The student is therefore usually correct and 
    continues to be reinforced, which keeps him 
    or her at the task until completion. 
       
    More here:  -[www: Duskin.com dfn page]-

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