The need for developing a technology of teaching that equals the current sophistication of microcomputer technology is addressed. The importance of utilizing principles of learning and behavior analysis in the development of such a technology is emphasized. The potential role that stimulus control and precise error analysis have in educational program development as well as in the prescription of specific learning sequences for children is provided.
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