Definition programmed instruction in American English

programmed instruction noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌproʊɡræmd ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

/ˌproʊɡræmd ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

a method of teaching in which information is broken down into small units. Individual students progress at their own rate and must show their knowledge of one unit of information before being allowed to move on to the next.

Synonyms and related words

adaptive learning behaviorist learning theory blended learning

Explore Thesaurus