PERSONALIZED SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION (PSI)

PERSONALIZED SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION [PSI]

v 1963    -  F.S KELLER

vPSI also known as Keller plan.

"as fast as they can or as slowly as they need"

                                                     -Micheal Metzler

COMPONENTS OF PSI

vLearning is self paced 

vMastery based learning

vContent is passed on via writtern instructions

vProctors

v Lectures and demos designed to increase    motivation

      OBJECTIVES   OF  PSI

vTo individualize instruction.

vTo allow the students to study materials at their own speed.

vTo make the students learn by self learning.

vTo provide frequent evaluation and reinforcement.

vTo offer great flexibility to the learners and teachers for competing the course.

GOALS OF PSI

vStudent mastery

vSmall units

vCoherent progression

vDemonstration of mastery

vObserable criterian

    vCorrection action

  BENEFITS 

   vStudent learning is increased

     vHigher rates of :

                   v Engagement

                   v Skill practice

                          vAcademic learning time

                    v Verbal and non verbal feedback

   ADVANTAGES   OF   PSI 

v Self pacing of students.

v PSI offers great flexibility to the learners and      teachers for completing the course.

vAbsence of regular lectures.

vProviding essential learning tasks.

vUtilizes conventional classroom facilities.

   TASK PRESENTATION

     vWritten text

     v Pictures

     v Videos

 WHAT ABOUT THE TEACHER

     v Appropriate learning

     vAble to explain in writting

     vBreak down skills

     vMeaningful assessments

    PROS

     vSelf paced

     vIntrinsic motivation

     vTeaches personal responsibility

     vAids in technology learning

     vLiteracy

    CONS

     vMeaningful?

     vFront loaded

     vTeacher need to be expert?

     vStudents readiness

     vCan't continue until completed

   SUMMARY

     vSelf paced

     vLess time in instruction

     vIncrease intrinsic motivation

     vMore responsibility on student

     vMore activity