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Litchfield, Brenda C. – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Describes methods for item construction for computer-based instruction (CBI). Use of a rational set generator (RSG) in presenting an adaptive sequence of items to the learner is described; a model matrix of a computer-based RSG is presented; concrete and defined concepts are discussed; and rule using is explained. (Four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Teaching, Discrimination Learning, Generalization
Wilson, Brent G.; Merrill, M. David – Performance and Instruction, 1980
Shows how elaboration theory (ET) sequences the concepts in a taxonomy and argues that the product of an ET analysis is usually in general agreement with sequencing based on learning prerequisite relationships, and that ET sequencing of taxonomic concepts will not violate learning prerequisite relationships. (Author/MER)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
