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| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSherman, J. Gilmour – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
The personalized system of instruction (PSI) is characterized by mastery, specified objectives, self-pacing, small-step sequenced materials, repeated testing, immediate feedback, credit for success rather than penalty for errors, proctors, and lectures for motivation. Research indicating the effectiveness of PSI is cited, and problems with…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
