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In his book on learning of mathematics((Thorndike, E. The Psychology of Arithmetic. New York: Macmillan. 1922.)), Thorndike suggested problems children are expected to solve and learn from should be realistic. He also emphasizes importance of repetition and insists on repetative practice of basic arithmetic operations. Some of the principles in this book even seem inconsistent with his views on learning: here he refers to learning as meaningful and insightful. Well-learned basic skills enable learning of higher-order skills. | In his book on learning of mathematics((Thorndike, E. The Psychology of Arithmetic. New York: Macmillan. 1922.)), Thorndike suggested problems children are expected to solve and learn from should be realistic. He also emphasizes importance of repetition and insists on repetative practice of basic arithmetic operations. Some of the principles in this book even seem inconsistent with his views on learning: here he refers to learning as meaningful and insightful. Well-learned basic skills enable learning of higher-order skills. | ||
+ | Thorndike is also credited for introduction and standardization of a number of tests of knowledge and intelligence. In his own words, | ||
+ | * //Whatever exists at all exists in some amount.//((Thorndike, Edward L. (1918))) | ||
===== What is the practical meaning of connectivism? ===== | ===== What is the practical meaning of connectivism? ===== |