Evaluating Individualized and Group Instruction Programs for Technical Associative Structure,
Abstract
The purpose of this presentation is to evaluate two individualized and group instruction tool and die programs in terms of the technical structure of associative knowledge and performance of experienced tool and die workers as compared with technical student of knowledge high and low ability students enrolled in two Minnesota Post-Secondary Vocational Tool and Die programs. It was reasoned that because individualized and/or computer assisted instruction programs are for the most part predicted on behaviorist principles (e.g., one single instructional frame presentation (a) reinforcement (b) feedback of results and (c) sequential accumulation of knowledge), from simple to complex. It is hypothesized that the learner may have difficulty integrating or assimilating this knowledge into a more global structure of technical knowledge. On the other hand, group instruction provides learners with the opportunity to discuss knowledges and skills with the instructor and peers and thus may have evolved a more integrating conceptual structure of knowledge leading to improved task performance. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 25, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP000910
Entities
People
- Brandon B. Smith