USE OF PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

• NCJ Number: 3226
• Author(s): J M MCKEE
• Date Published: 1970
• Length: 19 pages
• Sale Source: Rehabilitation Research Foundation
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: PRESENTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 1971 MEETING IN WASHINGTON, DC OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC

Annotation

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES IN SELF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS IN MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

Abstract

THE HISTORY AND GRADUAL ADAPTATION OF PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS IS TRACED FROM 1961 TO ITS CURRENT USE AT DRAPER CORRECTIONAL CENTER. THE CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCESS WHICH POSITIVELY REINFORCES A STUDENT FOR AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE IS ANALYZED. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE INCLUDED ON PLANNING AND OPERATING A PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.