A Computer-Based Training System for Selective Text Processing. Technical Report No. 88.

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Title: A Computer-Based Training System for Selective Text Processing. Technical Report No. 88.
Language: English
Authors: Crook, Donald E., University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Dept. of Psychology.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 46
Publication Date: 1978
Sponsoring Agency: Office of Naval Research, Washington, DC. Psychological Sciences Div.
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DOD), Washington, DC.
Contract Number: N00014-77-C-0328
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Research, Instructional Design, Instructional Improvement, Learning Motivation, Learning Processes, Programed Instruction, Student Centered Curriculum, Student Motivation, Teaching Programs
Geographic Terms: U.S.; California
Abstract: A self directed learning system was developed, based on an earlier version of a computer based system; this revised system contains features designed to make it easier to use and improved pedagogical strategies. The experimental test described in this report was designed to separate the effects of training in self directed learning from the use of the system itself. Data were collected on four different measures of learning: (1) effective learning, (2) selective learning, (3) planning, and (4) verbal report. Results of the experiment indicated that there were no significant differences among treatment groups in performance data even though one of the experimental groups outperformed the other groups significantly on the measure of verbal report, and on all other measures as well. (Author/JEG)
Journal Code: RIEAPR1979
Entry Date: 1979
Accession Number: ED162658
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A self directed learning system was developed, based on an earlier version of a computer based system; this revised system contains features designed to make it easier to use and improved pedagogical strategies. The experimental test described in this report was designed to separate the effects of training in self directed learning from the use of the system itself. Data were collected on four different measures of learning: (1) effective learning, (2) selective learning, (3) planning, and (4) verbal report. Results of the experiment indicated that there were no significant differences among treatment groups in performance data even though one of the experimental groups outperformed the other groups significantly on the measure of verbal report, and on all other measures as well. (Author/JEG)