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Principles Of Learning: A Conceptual Framework For Domain-Specific Theories Of Learning, Christian J. Weibell
Principles Of Learning: A Conceptual Framework For Domain-Specific Theories Of Learning, Christian J. Weibell
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This study is predicated on the belief that there does not now exist, nor will there ever exist, any single theory of learning that is broad enough to account for all types of learning yet specific enough to be maximally useful in practical application. Perhaps this dichotomy is the reason for the apparent gap between existing theories of learning and the practice of instructional design. As an alternative to any supposed grand theory of learning—and following the lead of prominent thinkers in the fields of clinical psychology and language teaching—this study proposes a shift toward principles. It presents a principle-based …