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Elaboration in Meaningful Learning. By Joni Langley. What is Meaningful Learning?. One of five processes that a person may use when storing declarative information into long-term memory Rehearsal Meaningful learning Organization Elaboration Visual imagery. Textbook Definition.
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Elaboration in Meaningful Learning By Joni Langley
What is Meaningful Learning? • One of five processes that a person may use when storing declarative information into long-term memory • Rehearsal • Meaningful learning • Organization • Elaboration • Visual imagery
Textbook Definition • The process of meaningful learning involves recognizing a relationship between new information and something else already store in long-term memory.
Application of Meaningful Learning • The student has a meaningful learning set. • An attitude that one can make sense of the information one is studying. • The student has previous knowledge to which the new information can be related. • Meaningful learning can occur only when long-term memory contains a relevant knowledge base – information to which a new idea can be connected • The student is aware that previously learned information is related to new information. • Connecting learning events rather than remembering bits and pieces • More effective
Implications For Teachers • Support older students in using more effective storage methods whenever possible. • Encourage students to relate new information to things they already know. • Communicate the belief that students can and should make sense of the things they study.
Implications For Teachers • Find out whether students have sufficient knowledge to understand the new topics – pretest or ask questions informally in class. • Remind students of things they know that have a direct bearing on classroom material. • Teachers need to create learning situations where students can build their own knowledge rather than having students sit and listen to the teachers’ lectures.
Works Cited Cooper, James, and Kevin Ryan. Those Who Can,Teach. Boston:Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Ormrod, Jeanne Ellis. Educational psychology Developing Learners 3rd Edition.Columbus: Merrill, 2000. Class Discussions. Adapted from Strategic Teaching and Reading Project Guidebook. 1995. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. February 10, 2004. (http://www.Meaniful Learning\Class Discussions.html)
