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Kulwinder Pal, Lovely Professional University Unit-28: Mathetics Programming

Notes
Unit-28: Mathetics Programming

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
28.1 Conditions of Mathetics

28.2 Characteristics of Mathetics and Related Work-System
28.3 Work of Mathetics Programme

28.4 Limitations of Mathetics Programming

28.5 A Comparison of Different Types of Programming
28.6 Advantages of Programmed Instruction

28.7 Limitations of Programmed Instruction
28.8 Uses of Programmed Instruction

28.9 Need of Programmed Instruction
28.10 Summary

28.11 Keywords

28.12 Review Questions
28.13 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, students will be able to:
• Know the stages of Mathetics.
• Know the key features and related work of Mathetics.

• Understand the process of Mathetics programme.
• Know the limitations of Mathetics programming

Introduction

Thomas. F Gilbert is credited with developing mathetics programming. Mathetics of the Greek word

‘Mathyn’ derives from the word meaning–learn “Mathetics is defined as a systematic application of
reinforcement theory to the analysis and construction of complex repertoires which represent the
mastery in subject matter”.

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