This document provides information on programmed learning (PL), including its history, principles, characteristics, functions, and types. Key points:
- PL was developed based on B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory and arranges material in sequential steps to move a student from familiar to new concepts.
- Its principles include small steps, active responding, immediate feedback, self-pacing, logical sequence, and self-testing.
- Types of PL include linear, branching, and mathetics programs. Linear moves in sequence while branching provides alternatives. Mathetics applies reinforcement theory to complex skills.