Implications for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: The Work of David Ausubel
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
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Enhancing Understanding Through Meaningful Learning
This chapter delves into the concept of meaningful learning and contrasts it with rote memorization, using examples like understanding quadrilaterals before rectangles or squares and an actor learning lines. It discusses how meaningful learning creates a stable network that resists interference, leading to more enduring memories and a deeper understanding. The chapter also explores subsumption, the importance of advanced organizers, and using visual concept maps to enhance students' understanding of interconnected concepts.
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