Abstract
Programmed instruction refers to the logical organization of information into small units for self-learning. Each unit consists of input of one or a few items, followed by a practice exercise and immediate feedback. The method has proved to enhance learning and retention, and is favored by about 80% of learners. The number of available programmed texts remains small because of the expertise and the prolonged effort required for preparation. Many published texts in the programmed pattern are relatively inadequate because of lack of refinement by field testing, absence of performance data, and uncertain objectives. Kent's text, however, is an exception, having had extensive revisions based on prior usage and precise objectives. Numerous sketches, tables, and flow charts contribute greatly to its suitability for learning. The topics included are inflammation, healing, necrosis, degeneration, developmental abnormalities and hemodynamic disorders—a content similar to that of most standard textbooks of pathology. Many useful clinical
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