Consider the following statements about programmed instruction:
(A) Programmed instruction incorporates a prearranged and proposed acquisition of some specific skills or general knowledge.
(B) In programmed instruction, information is broken into meaningful units.
(C) Programmed instruction is an on-the-job method of training.
(D) In programmed instruction, the trainee goes through the units by answering questions or filling the blanks.
(E) In programmed instruction, the trainee works directly with a senior manager who reviews his progress.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) Programmed instruction incorporates a prearranged and proposed acquisition of some specific skills or general knowledge. — Correct. The skills or knowledge to be learnt are planned in advance.
(B) In programmed instruction, information is broken into meaningful units. — Correct. Information is broken into meaningful units, arranged from simple to complex.
(C) Programmed instruction is an on-the-job method of training. — Incorrect. Programmed instruction is an off-the-job method. It is used away from the work place.
(D) In programmed instruction, the trainee goes through the units by answering questions or filling the blanks. — Correct. The trainee works through each unit by answering questions or filling the blanks.
(E) In programmed instruction, the trainee works directly with a senior manager who reviews his progress. — Incorrect. Working directly with a senior manager who reviews progress is coaching, an on-the-job method.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Training Methods There are various methods of training. These are broadly categorised into two groups: On-the-Job and Off-the-Job methods. On-the-Job methods refer to the methods that are applied to the workplace, while the employee is actually working. Off-the-Job methods are used away from the work place. The former means learning while doing, while the latter means learning before doing.” “Off the Job Methods … (vi) Programmed Instruction: This method incorporates a prearranged and proposed acquisition of some specific skills or general knowledge. Information is broken into meaningful units and these units are arranged in a proper way to form a logical and sequential learning package i.e. from simple to complex. The trainee goes through these units by answering questions or filling the blanks.” |