Some Reflections on Thinking Skills.

Gagne, Robert M.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Some Reflections on Thinking Skills.

Gagne, Robert M.

Instructional Science, v17 n4 p387-90 1988

This discussion of metalearning theories and thinking skills in relation to instructional design highlights other papers presented in this journal issue. Topics discussed include properties of skills; problem solving; the concept of psychological sets in contrast to the concept of skill; and the organization of previously acquired systematic knowledge. (14 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Instructional Design, Learning Theories, Metacognition, Prior Learning, Problem Solving, Skills

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Language: English

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