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Xuemin Gao; Yuqin Yang; Yuxia Du; Daner Sun – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2025
Block-based visual programming tools are widely used in elementary education. Nonetheless, these tools alone may not ensure the spontaneous and efficient acquisition of concepts and skills in computational thinking (CT). Using mind mapping as a form of scaffolding to facilitate the visualization of abstract thinking processes may enhance the…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Programming, Cognitive Mapping
Van Slooten, Philip; Kneer, Marian – Research Quarterly, 1976
No significant differences in handball knowledge and skill were found between traditional, contractual, and independent study methods of learning the sport. (MB)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Mastery Learning
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Neuman, Susan B. – Reading World, 1980
Analyzes the procedures used in mastery learning to determine if they are consistent with those of the skills management approach to reading instruction. Concludes that they are not. (FL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Theories, Mastery Learning
Cooter, Robert B., Jr.; Reutzel, D. Ray – Academic Therapy, 1987
The article describes the Direct Instruction Skills Plan, a comprehensive plan for direct and text-related reading skill instruction which places skill instruction prior to text reading. Steps include anticipatory set, objective and input, modeling, purpose setting and guided application, independent practice, checking for understanding, real-life…
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Mastery Learning, Reading Instruction
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Staton-Spicer, Ann Q.; Bassett, Ronald E. – Communication Education, 1980
Presents a rationale for using a Mastery Learning approach to competency-based education in public speaking. Identifies assumptions and applications of such an approach and describes procedures for teaching public speaking competence on this basis. (JMF)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
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Rose, Richard – British Journal of Special Education, 1991
A strategy called "jigsawing" is described for promoting group work, while ensuring that individual needs of pupils with severe learning difficulties are met. A group activity is broken down into smaller components and each child or group is assigned tasks toward achievement of the overall activity aims. (PB)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Instruction, Mastery Learning
Hales, Carma M.; Jones, Maurine E. – 1988
The Utah System Approach to Individual Learning (U-SAIL) Mathematics System was developed to make it possible for teachers to provide excellence in arithmetic instruction. It is based on the premise that in order to teach arithmetic well, teachers must accurately assess, teach directly, provide students with focused practice, corrective feedback,…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Class Organization, Elementary Education
Laney, James D.; And Others – 1995
This study explores the effects of cooperative and mastery learning methods, alone and in combination, on first and second grade students' learning and retention of basic economic facts. A 2 X 2 (cooperative X mastery) factorial design compared the achievement of 120 students randomly assigned by grade level stratification to one of four treatment…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning, Early Childhood Education, Economics
O'Connor, Ann R. – 1986
A description is provided of a project that was conducted to design, implement, and evaluate traditional and guided-practice instructional modules for independent learning of word processing skills. After an overview of the project, the report outlines the following steps in module development: identifying an instructional goal, conducting an…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Evaluation Methods, Individualized Instruction, Learning Activities
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Zencius, Arnie H.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
Eight adults with mild disabilities were successfully taught to write checks, complete deposit slips, and reconcile monthly bank statements using a personalized system of instruction which involved a self-paced manual, progression to new material only after demonstrating mastery of previous material, and repeated testing. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Banking, Basic Business Education, Daily Living Skills
Regian, J. Wesley, Ed.; Shute, Valerie J., Ed. – 1992
This book contains a snapshot of state-of-the-art research on the design of automated instructional systems. Selected cognitive psychologists were asked to describe their approach to instruction and cognitive diagnosis, the theoretical basis of the approach, its utility and applicability, and the knowledge engineering or task analysis methods…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction
Heitmann, Helen M. – 1982
Instructions are given for developing and using mastery-based learning modules for individualizing instruction in physical education. Following a rationale for using individualized instruction in physical education, guidelines are offered for designing learning modules which include four parts: statement of learning objectives (purpose); delivery…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Eye Hand Coordination, Guidelines, Individualized Instruction
Spencer-Aders, Cathy – 1979
Following the Migrant Student Record Transfer System Skills list, this checklist, designed for non-English speaking students, is a system for rapidly evaluating a student's skill level and for keeping track of the student's mastery of suggested objectives at the fourth grade level. Objectives to be mastered with 100% accuracy include: spelling…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists, Division
Spencer-Aders, Cathy – 1979
Following the Migrant Student Record Transfer System skills list, this checklist, designed for non-English speaking students, is a system for rapidly evaluating a student's skill level and for keeping track of the student's mastery of suggested objectives at the fifth and sixth grade levels. Objectives to be mastered with 100% accuracy include:…
Descriptors: Addition, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists
Spencer-Aders, Cathy – 1979
Following the Migrant Student Record Transfer System skills list, this checklist, designed for non-English speaking students, is a system for rapidly evaluating a student's skill level and for keeping track of the student's mastery of suggested objectives at the second grade level. Objectives to be mastered with 100% accuracy include: reading…
Descriptors: Addition, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists
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