THE EFFECTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL ORGANIZATION AND SELECTED INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCE VARIABLES ON THE MEANINGFUL LEARNING OF HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY STUDENTS

JACQUELINE DOROTHY SHERRIS, Purdue University

Abstract

Meaningful learning as defined by David Ausubel involves the linkage of new ideas to existing concepts and principles in a learner's knowledge structure. Instructional strategies which place explicit focus on concept relationships should enhance meaningful learning achievement. Few Ausubelian-

Degree

Ph.D.

Subject Area

Science education

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