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Direct linkMomsen, Jennifer L.; Long, Tammy M.; Wyse, Sara A.; Ebert-May, Diane – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2010
Introductory biology courses are widely criticized for overemphasizing details and rote memorization of facts. Data to support such claims, however, are surprisingly scarce. We sought to determine whether this claim was evidence-based. To do so we quantified the cognitive level of learning targeted by faculty in introductory-level biology courses.…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Biology, Memorization, Introductory Courses
Peer reviewedRockler, Michael J. – Social Studies, 1974
The author analyzes the traditional, theoretical-behavioral, and theoretical-cognitive field learning theories. Since there is no general theory of learning agreed upon by all practitioners, the author develops a set of working principles to guide the working social studies teacher. (DE)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cognitive Processes, Conditioning, Educational Objectives
