Programed Instruction -- See Programmed instruction Here are entered general discussions on, and/or texts for, a step-by-step teaching method, often using a teaching machine, that employs small units of information or learning material and frequent testing and allows students to control the pacing of the learning process. --subdivision Programmed instruction under subjects, e.g. English language--Programmed instruction
Programmed Instruction -- See Also the narrower term Computer-assisted instruction Here are entered works on an automated method of instruction in which a student interacts directly with instructional materials stored in a computer. Works on the use of computers to assist teachers and administrators in coordinating the instructional process, e.g. retrieving and summarizing performance records and curriculum files, are entered under Computer managed instruction. --subdivision Computer-assisted instruction under topical headings, e.g. Chemistry--Computer-assisted instruction
