Determining the Unit Structure in a PSI Course.

Koen, Billy V.

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Publication Date: 1973

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Determining the Unit Structure in a PSI Course

Koen, Billy V.

Engineering Education, 63, 6, 432-434, Mar 73

Discusses three approaches for constructing the Keller plan (PSI) units including the equal difficulty,'' the logical, and the reinforcement'' unit. Describes systematical reduction in the number of study aids and ample use of student feedback as two characteristics essential to the PSI approach. (CC)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Learning Problems, Logical Thinking, Material Development, Reinforcement, Self Help Programs, Units of Study

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