The educational module as a self-learning, individualized small teaching unit¶

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description¶

The article defines the module as "a small teaching unit based on strategy of the self learning and individualization of the education", containing specific objectives, experiences and activities carried out in logical sequence, with progression paced by the self-learner. It grounds the approach in a systems view (inputs, processing, outputs), learner-centeredness, mastery with feedback after each small step, and pre-test/post-test gating. In the study, the authors developed modules for two seventh-grade science units on reproduction and organism classification.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Modules must state specific behavioral objectives, include pre-tests and post-tests with key answers, provide varied activities and resources, and require a mastery standard before moving to the next module

Constraints¶

The article notes no universal teaching approach is best in all circumstances; module effectiveness is argued for the studied science units and grade level

Target Learners¶

seventh-grade primary students in Jordan

Learning Goals¶

acquisition and retention of scientific concepts (knowledge, comprehension, application levels)

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Abeer Rashed Alelaimat, Khowla Abd Al_Raheem Ghoneem. (2012). The Effect of Educational Modules Strategy on the Direct and Postponed Study's Achievement of Seventh Primary Grade Students in Science, in Comparison with the Conventional Approach. Higher Education Studies, Vol. 2, No. 2. https://doi.org/10.5539/hes.v2n2p40

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`title`	`The educational module as a self-learning, individualized small teaching unit`
`description`	`The article defines the module as "a small teaching unit based on strategy of the self learning and individualization of the education", containing specific objectives, experiences and activities carried out in logica...`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-02`
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`sources`	1 — `abeer-rashed-alelaimat-2012`

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