Learning Theory Applied to the Biology Classroom.

Novak, Joseph D.

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Publication Date: 1980-May

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Learning Theory Applied to the Biology Classroom.

Novak, Joseph D.

American Biology Teacher, v42 n5 p280-85 May 1980

The material presented in this article is intended to help students learn how to learn. The seven key concepts of David Ausubel's assimilation theory for cognitive learning are discussed with reference to the classroom. Concept mapping is suggested as a tool for demonstrating how the seven key concepts function. (SA)

Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Information Processing, Learning Processes, Learning Theories, Memory, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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