The purpose of the research was to investigate the effect on the gain ratio of giving a short preliminary summary of a programmed lesson." (Author)

Reports on research concerning the optimal place of rules in school learning tasks" in which 12-year-old children from a single campus were categorized by ability, sex and two personality traits--extraversion/ introversion and general anxiety." (Author/AA)

A brief description of a home study course which would provide immediate orientation upon job entry" for Civil Defense Directors. (Author/AK)

An introductory description to some of the work being done by the Programmed Instruction Centre for Industry based at Sheffield University. (AA)

A critical look at programed instruction, which the author suggests is being held back by a needlessly narrow theory.'' (Author/AK)

THIS TEACHER'S MANUAL DELINEATES THE VARIOUS MODES OF INSTRUCTIONAL INTERACTION TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THE PROGRAMED MATERIALS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND CONSULTANTS. THE PROJECT WAS BASED UPON THE ASSUMPTION THAT PROGRAMED MATERIALS MERIT AND REPRESENT A NEW APPROACH IN THE FORMAT AND DESIGN OF LEARNING MATERIALS. OTHER REPORTS ON THIS PROJECT WERE…

Revised form of a paper given in April 1971 at the Sonnenberg Conference on German as a Foreign Language. (RS)

A satire on what not to do when writing CAI programs. (HB)

The nonprofit special organization as a developer of computer-administered instruction (CAI) is advocated in this paper. The organization of universities and their mode of operation do not lend themselves to instructional product development. Faculty members engage in such efforts on a part-time basis and in competition with higher priority…

Although there are fundamental differences in the objectives of the two activities, the programing of instructional materials bears many similarities to the construction of tests. A systematic comparison of the problems and procedures reveals important implications for programing from the older field of testing. Theory and experience in test…

Includes two pages of sample sequences. (LS)

THE DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR USE IN PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES WERE REPORTED. MEMBER COLLEGES OF THE GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION (GLCA) PARTICIPATED IN THE (1) IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS WHERE PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION MIGHT BE APPLIED, (2) REVIEW OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROGRAMS, (3) DEVELOPMENT OF NEW…

Article shows that the integration of electronic data processing and programed instruction is capable of leading to more efficient and effective material presentations. (Author)