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Peer reviewedBreuning, Stephen E. – American Educational Research Journal, 1978
Breuning answers the criticisms expressed by Brophy (TM 503 459) in his commentary on Breuning's study of precision teaching (TM 503 458). The author repeats his conclusion that precision teaching was more effective than traditional teaching. (GDC)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Motivation Techniques, Precision Teaching
Peer reviewedBrophy, Jere E. – American Educational Research Journal, 1978
In a review of Breuning's study of conventional vs. precision teaching (TM 503 458), Brophy praises the research design used. However, the interpretation and reporting of Breuning's data are questioned. The effects of instructional method have been confused with the effects of incentive manipulation. The practicality and ethical justification are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Low Achievement
Peer reviewedBreuning, Stephen E. – American Educational Research Journal, 1978
The effectiveness of precision teaching and traditional teaching were compared in high school classes. In a second experiment, students' performance improved when good performers were allowed more hours of employment. The results suggest that poor academic performance may be due to an interaction between teaching procedure and incentive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Motivation Techniques
