Discusses common elements of competency based education (CBE) programs and its role in increasing student self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-direction. CBE is seen as a useful tool to build self-reliant learners as long as the emphasis is on competence, not "competencies," and the learner plays the major part in curriculum development.…

The author presents alternative learning models to Madeline Hunter's master learning model. They are (1) the Teach-Practice-Apply (TPA) model, which calls for active teacher involvement in each phase, and (2) the 4Mat System, which models learning as a combination of two dimensions--perception and processing of information--which explains…

Sixteen recent research studies of mastery learning were analyzed to answer four questions: (1) Can 90-95 percent of students reach mastery; (2) Can teachers modify instruction to meet student needs; (3) Can teachers define mastery; and (4) How realistic is the mastery learning operating procedure? Results are discussed. (MT)

Discusses the process involved in curriculum changes. Describes the limiting factors that principals inherit. Outlines the successful use of the "contagion model" in implementing a mastery learning program as a curricular change in intermediate schools. (MD)

The sole purpose of this volume is to provide an elementary course of chemistry suited to the wants of students and teachers in high schools and academies. The course seeks to present the most valuable topics for a student whose study ends when he leaves the preparatory school, while at the same time providing appropriate preparation for higher…

The purpose of the present study is to determine if certain educational procedures have an effect on students' self-concept. (Author)

On the basis of research findings, it is suggested that flexible time scheduling and mastery learning strategies should be more widely applied at the college level. (DT)

A modified mastery system was developed to provide a mechanism by which a student's willingness to expend needed effort could be assessed. It was possible to demonstrate that the effort variables accounted for differences in student achievement beyond the impact of differences in student aptitude. (Author/PN)

The study involving four trainable mentally retarded elementary school students investigated the effects on sight word recognition of a teaching approach employing a small number of stimulus items at a given time, high repetition rates, and high density reinforcement. A second approach used a picture-word association technique. (SB)

Provides an overview of modern instructional technology including the characteristics of cost effective instructional programs and the principal features, stages, applications, and expectations of modern instructional technology. (CHC)

Computer-managed instruction can be used to evaluate the cognitive progress of individual students without negatively influencing their achievement. (JD)

Dispels some discouraging myths about authentic learning's context, mastery, originality, entertainment value, and task complexity. The main point is to let students encounter and master situations that resemble real life, which has its tedious and unengaging moments. Educators should work toward more (rather than complete) authenticity, exploit…

Due to the anonymous nature of online courses, many instructors require some type of proctored, comprehensive exam at the conclusion of the course. While comprehensive final exams are not unique to the online classroom, the integration of a proctored, high-stakes assessment helps to ensure that the student registered for a course is actually the…

We tested the effects of two embedded review question formats and the application of web design guidelines in a computer-assisted mastery learning course in developmental psychology. Students used either a branching review question format that redirected them to relevant portions of the study module after incorrect answers or a linear format that…