Programmed Instruction- makes learning easy

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Programmed Instruction works on the principle of reinforcement and self- learning - based on the theory of trial & error and Operand Conditioning. In this technique of learning, the learner progresses at his own pace. As the Learner progresses his skills get refined to the desired level of learning.

Research shows that learning is effective and better when the student is actively involved, motivated to learn, content is presented in small units which are psychologically arranged – from easy to difficult concepts.

The content in Programmed Instruction can be presented either on the computer, tab or mobile phone. The students learn at their own pace freely and comfortably. The content is designed in a scientific manner and is creative in nature in order to modify the students’ behaviour according to the desired learning outcomes. The responses of students are immediately confirmed which act as reinforcement for students. The incorrect responses help in diagnosis of the weakness of the student for which remedy is provided.

Though Programmed Instruction is effective in dealing with complex problems it is effective in achieving higher cognitive objectives and encourages free thinking & imagination. As the learner proceeds with his learning he gains information at every step which is suitable for concept learning. Regarding subjective content the students are encouraged to write the response by constructing their own sentences which enhances their creativity and is compelled to think for framing sentences. For the multiple choice questions, the student chooses the answer from a set of options available wherein the incorrect response will result in remediation. Students are also expected to respond to Comprehensive questions which test the understanding of the learner.

Though Programmed Instruction is an effective way of learning, the students tend to guess answers in objective type questions; the model does not categorically cater to the average, below average or above average category of students. Students tend to get away from the desired path if they use the incorrect pages for redirecting the answers. However based on Psychological Principles it remains an efficient method of Learning and progressing a comfortable pace.

 

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