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Evaluation of Instructional Materials for Teaching Psychomotor Skills

Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, and Foundations of Education, Department and Institute of Development of Human Resources, College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA

Mary Lou Koran

Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, and Foundations of Education, Department and Institute of Development of Human Resources, College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA

David A. Grainger

Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, and Foundations of Education, Department and Institute of Development of Human Resources, College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA

Ronald E. Watson

Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, and Foundations of Education, Department and Institute of Development of Human Resources, College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA

An investigation was conducted to determine the effectiveness of self-instructional materials for a cavity preparation procedure using two types of dental auxiliaries under assisted and unassisted instructional conditions. Results showed significant pretest to posttest performance gains, with the instruction proving equally effective across both types of auxiliaries and instructional conditions.

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Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 55, No. 2, 196-201 (1976)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345760550020701


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