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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
Peer reviewedTreiber, Frank A.; Lahey, Benjamin B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
Characteristics of a behavioral approach to remediating academic deficits of learning disabled (LD) children are reviewed. The behavioral approach encompasses individualization and mastery learning, direct teaching, and an emphasis on measurement. (SEW)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Conceptual Tempo
Hebron, Preston T., Jr. – 1981
In this practicum, 15 learning-disabled pupils in grades two and three participated in an individualized program featuring mastery learning, a personalized system of instruction, attention to learning style and modality, and behavior modification, in order to improve reading levels and poor behavior. Program components included learning stations,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Style, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Programs
Peer reviewedPalardy, J. Michael – Reading Improvement, 1991
Discusses six steps backward in public elementary schooling: behavior modification, decoding skills, individualized instruction, mastery learning, grouping, and teaching basics. (SR)
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Behavior Modification, Decoding (Reading), Educational Change
