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Unit–25: Programmed Learning/Instruction

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
25.1 Meaning of Programmed Learning

25.2 Characteristics of Programmed Learning Material
25.3 Teaching, Instruction and Programmed Instruction

25.4 Historical Background of Programmed Instruction

25.5 Fundamentals of Programmed Instructions
25.6 Summary

25.7 Keywords
25.8 Review Questions

25.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the meaning of programmed learning.
• Have the knowledge of characteristics of Programmed Learning Material.
• Understand teaching, instruction and programmed instruction.
• Know the historical background of programmed instruction.
• Familiarize with the fundamentals of programmed instruction.

Introduction

In 1920, Sydney L. Presse developed a teaching machine by which a series of questions is presented
in front of students and they got the information whether their answer is right or wrong immediately
after answering the question. By getting the knowledge of their progress, students doubles their

effort to reach their fixed goals by getting inspired with the effective manner. After 1950, B.F. Skinner
researched their learning and developed a self-teaching material. This material is named as
Programmed Learning or Programmed Instruction.

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