Author Description
A story of failure is told within this book, the failure of a student, a teacher, and the educational system of which they were a part. But the story doesn't end quite there. It is also an account of the development, based on the simplest rules of learning, of an alternative to the ways of teaching dominant in our schools throughout the past 200 years or more. The system that takes form within this book, although first applied to higher education, is one that can be used at every level and in every sphere of learning. It works for every type of the old as well as the young; the gifted, the retarded, and the "average"; the student athlete, the musician, and those with other special skills; the minority and the part-time student; the handicapped and disadvantaged. No one is excluded.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the systemic failures of traditional educational models and proposes a behavioral-based alternative designed to accommodate all learners. Fred S. Keller, a psychologist known for his work in behavior analysis, draws upon his academic background and practical classroom experiences to critique the standard lecture-based instruction that has dominated schools for centuries. He argues that by applying fundamental principles of learning, educators can construct a more effective, inclusive system that addresses the diverse needs of students regardless of their background or ability level.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A critique of traditional lecture-based instructional models.
- The application of behavioral psychology principles to classroom management.
- A framework for self-paced, mastery-oriented learning environments.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the theoretical and practical application of the Keller Plan rather than broad educational policy reform.
- It does not provide extensive longitudinal data on long-term institutional adoption rates.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). Readers frequently note the clarity of the author's prose and the practical utility of the behavioral frameworks presented for modern classroom settings.
Page Count:
99
Publication Date:
1982-01-01
Publisher:
TRI
ISBN-10:
0191010081
ISBN-13:
9780191010088
Psychology of Learning
Pedagogy
Education
Schools & Teaching
Teaching Methods