Recent Issues. Chapter 9: Programmed Instruction Revisited . Quote 5

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Post published:March 7, 2019
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“Students pay attention when doing so has reinforcing consequences. Compare a typical classroom with a roomful of bingo players. No one tells bingo players to pay attention, nor are the cards or counters made particularly attractive.” (p. 101)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Students pay attention when doing so has reinforcing consequences. Compare a typical classroom with a roomful of bingo players. No one tells bingo players to pay attention, nor are the cards or counters made particularly attractive.” (p. 101)

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