Programmed Instruction
Programmed instruction has been defined as a method of giving individualized instruction, in which the student is active and proceeds at his own pace and is provided with immediate knowledge of result. The physical presence is not essential in this strategy. This technique of instruction was basically developed by B.F. Skinner. It is based on the principle of reinforcement and self-learning. Definition of Programmed Instruction: Programmed instruction is the change in the response of the behavior brought about through the use of material built into carefully organized sequential system. It refers to utilization of teaching machines, programmed text and computer programming, in order to achieve prescribed learning or behavioral modification objectives. Characteristics of Programmed Instruction: 1. It is a part of educational technology in the sense that programmed material can be presented with the help of machines or computers. 2. It is a new strategy of teach