This program will introduce you to some foundational
concepts
in the dissection of the sheep brain using Programmed
Instruction
Programmed Instruction is based upon the following principles:
-
Maximize reinforcement and minimize punishment
-
Move at your own pace
-
Constant testing
-
Immediate feedback
-
Progression based on "mastery"
-
Small ("byte-sized") chunks of information
-
Successive approximation
- Present VERY, VERY small
chunks of information
- Go from simple to complex
and from part to whole
- Start with prompts, and
withdraw them as soon as possible
- Go from easy to fine discrimination
This program is designed to move you through the sheep brain in a linear
fashion. You will not be allowed to skip modules (at least not without
taking a little quiz to demonstrate that you "deserve" to function at a
higher level). After each new topic is introduced, you will be tested
on that concept to demonstrate that you have "mastered" it. Every
time you make an error, you will be popped back to the introduction regarding
the new concept, and then re-tested in order for you to demonstrate your
mastery. At the end of major modules, you will be taking larger tests
that covers all of the concepts taught within that module.
If you would like to exit the program and come back later, you won't
have to repeat all of the modules you've taken before; rather, you will
be given the option of advancing to a specific module. Of course,
you'll be required to pass a little test to gain entry to your chosen module.
We don't track who you are or what your performance is on these modules
(No cookies!).
Good Luck and Have Fun!!