The Concept of the Directed Program

In order to test the validity of self-pacing, teacher-directed and self-paced programed German courses were set up for two years at Colorado State University. The Carroll-Sapon language aptitude test, attitude tests, and the Educational Testing Service standardized German tests were administered to...

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Main Author Ellert, Arnest E
Format Publication
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.1968
Subjects
Attitude Measures
College Language Programs
Educational Research
Experimental Teaching
German
Language Instruction
Language Tests
Programed Instruction
Teacher Guidance
Teacher Role
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Summary:In order to test the validity of self-pacing, teacher-directed and self-paced programed German courses were set up for two years at Colorado State University. The Carroll-Sapon language aptitude test, attitude tests, and the Educational Testing Service standardized German tests were administered to conventional German classes as well as to both types of programed classes. Findings, illustrated on graphs, indicate that self-pacing has been overemphasized in programed courses, but conclusive results will depend on further research. (DS)