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Implications for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: The Work of David Ausubel

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

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Enhancing Meaningful Learning through Cognitive Assessment and Retrieval Practice

This chapter explores the significance of cognitive assessment, building bodies of knowledge, and utilizing retrieval practice for meaningful learning. The speakers delve into the challenging yet rewarding experience of reading David Ausubel's work, emphasizing the value of engaging with his structured approach to concepts. Implications for classroom practice, teaching negative numbers, and organizing knowledge hierarchically are also discussed in relation to enhancing student understanding and curriculum planning.

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