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OERDoc 348 79847 10 08 2021
OERDoc 348 79847 10 08 2021
Mathetics
By
Dr Umashree D K
Asst. professor
Sri Sarvajna college of Education
Bangalore, Karnataka.
Mathetics
The word Mathetics is derived from The Greek word Mathein- which
means to learn.
Thomas F Gilbert (1962) is the originator of the concept Mathetics.
According to him “ Mathetics is the systematic application of
reinforcement theory to the analysis and construction of complex
behaviour repertories usually known as subject matter mastery,
knowledge and skills”.
Mathetics, if applied appropriately produces materials that exceed
the efficiency of lesson produced by any known method.
Unique feature of Mathetics
Task Analysis is the important feature of Mathetics.
The success of Task analysis depends to a great extent on the
adequacy and reliability of data, The term task analysis suggests
the breaking down of the task into its constituent parts and involves
detailed listing of component behaviooural elements of a job or
task.
Task Analysis is of 3 types
1. Analysis of Topic
2. Analysis of the Job
3. Analysis of the Skills
Characteristics of Mathetics
1. Like any other well designed instructional plan, a mathetics programme begins
with a detailed analysis of what is to be taught.
2. In Mathetics, an EXERCISE is the technical unit of learning instead of a Frame as
in linear or branching programme.
3. No restriction is put on the size of an exercise.
4. The size of the exercise is determined by how big a learner can reasonably take
at a moment.
5. Each Exercise assumes the reinforcement value of accomplishment or
reinforcement is the completion of the task.
6. This programme makes use of the techniques of retrogressive or backward
chaining.
7. Learning process involves 3 principles
i. Principle of Discrimination
ii. Principle of Chaining
iii. Principle of Generalisation
Example:
Instructions:
1.Do Whatever programme asks. If you come to
the blank________ put the correct word or Number,
Symbol or whatever the required response