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An Experiment In Teaching Perfect Pitch With Programmed Learning, Harry Ross Nelson
An Experiment In Teaching Perfect Pitch With Programmed Learning, Harry Ross Nelson
All Master's Theses
Ten college students were subjects of an experiment dealing with the teaching of perfect pitch through programmed learning. The experiment was based on a similar study by Dr. Robert W. Lundin. An attempt was made to use equipment readily available in public schools, and to make the lessons as nearly self-teaching as possible.
Incorporating Programming In A Course Of Family Life Education, Clarice Lorraine Schorzman
Incorporating Programming In A Course Of Family Life Education, Clarice Lorraine Schorzman
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this project (1) to develop a course of study incorporating the use of programmed instruction and small group discussion in a classroom situation, (2) to compare the progress of the class using the programmed instruction with a control class using the same unit plan but without programming, and (3) to draw conclusions as to the feasibility of using programmed instruction in teaching personal and family relationships at the ninth grade level.
Pre-Reading Visual Exercises For Disadvantaged Children, Ina Mary Rutherford
Pre-Reading Visual Exercises For Disadvantaged Children, Ina Mary Rutherford
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to create tapes and accompanying materials for auto-instruction in developing visual discrimination skills at the pre-reading level. The tapes and materials were specifically designed to meet the needs of first grade children from a low socio-economic environment in Calgary, Alberta.
Development Of An Automated Program To Teach Auditory Discrimination, Lawrence A. Porter
Development Of An Automated Program To Teach Auditory Discrimination, Lawrence A. Porter
All Master's Theses
The study was initiated to determine whether or not certain skills which are necessary to the development of good speech could be programed. Students utilizing programed instruction techniques would be able to practice skills which were formerly acquired during regular therapy sessions and, therefore, have the benefit of therapeutic services at their own discretion. The particular phase of speech therapy selected was auditory discrimination ability.
Basic Cursive Writing: Development Of A Self-Instructional Program, Bobbie Nell Parson
Basic Cursive Writing: Development Of A Self-Instructional Program, Bobbie Nell Parson
All Master's Theses
The great majority of self-instructional programs which have been reported are concerned with the learning of cognitive material and/or perceptual skills. This study is concerned with the development and evaluation of a program teaching motor skills relevant to the learning of cursive writing. The accompanying perceptual skills are essentially of the visual and kinesthetic type.
An Evaluation Of The Automated Reading Program: First Steps In Reading For Meaning, Helen Elizabeth Schourup
An Evaluation Of The Automated Reading Program: First Steps In Reading For Meaning, Helen Elizabeth Schourup
All Master's Theses
There is an indicated need for a method that deals with the learning problem of each individual non-reading student. The TMI-Grollier Self-Tutoring Program, "First Steps In Reading for Meaning" offers the possibility of a solution to the problem of how to individualize instruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of this program to fulfill the indicated need.