The Programmed Approach takes the student through a carefully graded and sequenced series of steps until he has mastered a pre-stated objective. Programmed reading is individualized and designed for independent work. It requires that the student respond to a given statement and receive immediate feedback.

Advantages

1. Sequenced with each skill building on the last.

2. Immediate reinforcement.

3. Good for independent work.

4. Good for re-teaching a skill not previously mastered.

5. Combines well with other approaches.

6. Helpful for correcting minor skill deficiencies.

7. Student progresses at own rate.

Limitations

1. Material may be dull and uninteresting.

2. Material may move at too slow a pace; may be too repetitious.

3. Cheating may occur.

4. Word recognition and comprehension are the only skills developed. Comprehension is mostly literal questions which require only one right answer.

5. Neglects higher level thinking skills.

6. Students have few opportunities to discuss, to share ideas, and to interact with peers and the teacher.

7. If used as the only approach, it may make students lose interest in reading.

8. Student must be mature enough t work independently.

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