WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
pro′grammed instruc′tion, [Educ.]
- Educationa progressively monitored, step-by-step teaching method, employing small units of information or learning material and frequent testing, whereby the student must complete or pass one stage before moving on to the next. Also called pro′grammed learn′ing.
- 1960–65
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