Principles of Learning

Principles of Learning

Theory and Research-based Principles of Learning
The following list presents the basic principles that underlie effective learning. These principles are distilled from research from a variety of disciplines. 1. Prior knowledge can help or hinder learning. Prior knowledge is the lens through which we view all new information. If that lens is inaccurate, incomplete, or naïve, it can interfere with or distort the integration of incoming information (Clement, 1982; NRC, 2000). Walden University
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The Premise .................................................................................................................................... 1!
Completing the Premise .............................................................................................................. 1!
Submitting the Premise ............................................................................................................... 1!
An Annotated Outline ..................................................................................................................... 2!
The Litmus Test .............................................................................................................................. 3!
Hallmarks of the Doctoral Research Problem ............................................................................. 3!
Sample Premise ............................................................................................................................... 4!
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