The Effects of Mastery Learning and Student Tutors Upon Achievement in An Audio-Tutorial College Biology Program.

Collins, Brian G.

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The Effects of Mastery Learning and Student Tutors Upon Achievement in An Audio-Tutorial College Biology Program

Collins, Brian G.

Journal of Biological Education, 12, 1, 27-32, Mar 78

Mastery Learning produced a limited short-term enhancement of academic achievement, regardless of whether staff or student instructors were used. The use of student instructors with non-mastery audio-tutorial teaching seemed to be the least effective. All test groups showed marked long-term retention of knowledge. (Author/MA)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Educational Research, Higher Education, Mastery Learning, Retention Studies, Science Education, Statistical Analysis

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Language: English

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