A Comparison of Two Mastery Approaches to Teaching Introductory Psychology

Nation, Jack R.; Roop, S S

doi:10.1207/s15328023top0203_3

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“…While LFM and PSI allowed unlimited opportunities for reassessment, our method was designed with the practical constraints faced by higher education instructors today in mind. Additionally, Nation and Roop (1975) observed that capping reattempts could motivate students to devote more time and energy into the learning of course material, further supporting our decision to limit reattempt opportunities. To test the impact of our newly devised approach to mastery on undergraduate learning, we assessed the following: student knowledge growth (did students perform better on the final exam than they did on the pretest?…”

Section: A New Approach To Mastery Learningsupporting

confidence: 57%

In Search of Greater Understanding: The Impact of Mastery Learning on Social Science Education

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Mastery learning approaches were designed to improve student learning and elevate the level of understanding across a broader swath of students. These approaches operate under the belief that all students are capable of learning if given enough time. Little research has examined the utility or applicability of a mastery learning approach for social sciences outside of research methods courses. This study provides a review of the relevant literature on mastery learning, a discussion of the applicability of this approach to the teaching and learning of social sciences, and a review of the process and results of the conversion of more traditionally organized and taught courses to a mastery learning approach. Overall, our evaluation provides evidence that a mastery learning approach can make a significant impact on student learning.

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Section: A New Approach To Mastery Learningsupporting

confidence: 57%