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Performance determined instruction for training in remedial reading.
B B Gray1, R D Baker, S E Stancyk
1Monterey Institute for Speech and Hearing.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1969
Summary
Performance Determined Instruction (PDI) is a novel training method for remedial reading. This approach effectively improves reading task performance through precise, systematic instruction.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Instructional Design
- Reading Science
Background:
- Remedial reading programs often face challenges in achieving consistent student gains.
- Existing instructional methods may lack the precision needed for targeted reading skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a new instructional system, Performance Determined Instruction (PDI), for remedial reading.
- To assess the efficacy of PDI in modifying reading task performance.
Main Methods:
- The Performance Determined Instruction (PDI) system was developed, integrating principles of binary logic, instrumental conditioning, and programmed instruction.
- PDI was implemented as a methodological tactic for training in remedial reading settings.
Main Results:
- The study suggests that PDI functions as a high-precision instructional procedure.
- PDI demonstrated effectiveness in achieving measurable changes in reading task performance.
Conclusions:
- Performance Determined Instruction (PDI) is a viable and effective method for improving reading skills in remedial contexts.
- The systematic and precise nature of PDI contributes to its success in educational interventions.