One hundred 18-month-olds were tested using sequential touching and following 4 different priming contexts using sets of toys that could be simultaneously categorized at either the basic or global level. An exact expression of the expected mean sequence length for arbitrary categories was derived as a function of the number of touches made, and a…

Rats were given differential exposure to three distinct and novel foods. One of these foods was exposed for 7 days; another for 2 days, and the last was not exposed. Next, half of the rats received six daily sessions in which a compound of the three flavors was followed by opportunities to run in wheels. The other rats received the food compound…

Two studies compared the speech and nonspeech sequence skill learning of nine persons who stutter (PWS) and nine matched fluent speakers (PNS). Sequence skill learning was defined as a continuing process of stable improvement in speed and/or accuracy of sequencing performance over practice and was measured by comparing PWS's and PNS's performance…

THE INVESTIGATORS HYPOTHESIZED THAT SCRAMBLING AN INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE BASED ON HIERARCHICAL CONCEPTS WOULD BE HIGHLY DETRIMENTAL TO LEARNING, BUT THAT SCRAMBLING A SEQUENCE OF RELATIVELY UNRELATED FACTS WOULD NOT AFFECT LEARNING. IT WAS ALSO EXPECTED THAT SCRAMBLING WOULD BE MOST DETRIMENTAL TO LOW ABILITY STUDENTS, BUT WOULD NOT AFFECT HIGH…

THE PROBLEMS OF INSTRUCTION IN THE PHONOLOGY OF A SECOND LANGUAGE WERE INVESTIGATED. THIS REPORT DEALS PARTICULARY WITH THE PROBLEM OF SEQUENCE OF DISCRIMINATION AND DIFFERENTIATION TRAINING IN FRENCH INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY GRADES. THE BODY OF THE REPORT PRESENTED THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK, A DETAILED STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM, THE DESCRIPTION…

This report summarizes the procedures and outcomes of the 1971 classroom tryout of the Southwest Regional Laboratory (SWRL) Second-Grade Composition Skills Exercises, a series of sequenced writing lessons for second graders who have completed the SWRL first-grade exercises. The purpose of the tryout was to identify appropriate writing outcomes for…

Although previous research has indicated no significant relationship between sequencing of programed instructional materials and terminal achievement, it is felt that certain conditions might produce such a relationship. In order to test this idea, a hierarchy of word meanings was constructed, in which each definition was dependent on the previous…

Explains the Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) and how it can be used by educational institutions. (MLF)

Student readiness to learn applied typing (arranging copy efficiently) must be considered when planning typing tasks following basic keyboard learning. A sequential plan of instruction is suggested. (MF)

Examines the sequential patterns of behavior which are characteristic of the preschool child's exploration and play in response to a novel stimulus. (BD)

Notes that objective-based reading programs can be a useful tool for the reading teacher when used flexibly in the classroom. (MKM)

Described is a systematic approach by which young handicapped children can learn to zip, snap, and button their clothes. (CL)

Proposes a four-stage, 16-phase synthesis to describe the counseling process. Rationale for the synthesis includes the need to (a) increase student counselors understanding of the process, (b) keep the number of phases within reason to increase use of the process, and (c) base the phases on client behaviors, particularly verbal behaviors, that…

Describes the general principles of a nonexperimental learning theory-based courseware evaluation which calls attention to instructional sequences in the courseware to determine if the sequence is programed around learning principles. The results of using this type of evaluation for two computerized training devices are summarized. (MBR)

Discusses the five steps in the persuasive sequence used by Joseph Priestly in his scientific writing and adapted for use in teaching business communication. (FL)