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Wilson, Brent G.; Merrill, M. David – Performance and Instruction, 1980
Shows how elaboration theory (ET) sequences the concepts in a taxonomy and argues that the product of an ET analysis is usually in general agreement with sequencing based on learning prerequisite relationships, and that ET sequencing of taxonomic concepts will not violate learning prerequisite relationships. (Author/MER)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
Direct linkStar, Jon R. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2005
In this article, I argue for a renewed focus in mathematics education research on procedural knowledge. I make three main points: (1) The development of students' procedural knowledge has not received a great deal of attention in recent research; (2) one possible explanation for this deficiency is that current characterizations of conceptual and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Concept Formation, Scientific Methodology, Sequential Learning
Peer reviewedStearns, Peter N. – History Teacher, 1979
Discusses the advantages of teaching history sequentially, considering factual, methodological, and conceptual relationships. (CK)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Higher Education, History Instruction
