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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 repetitive 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 repetitive 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, | + | Thorndike is also credited for introduction and standardization of a number of tests of knowledge and intelligence (CAVD). In his own words, |
* //Whatever exists at all exists in some amount.//((Thorndike, Edward L. Individual differences. Psychological bulletin. 1918.)) | * //Whatever exists at all exists in some amount.//((Thorndike, Edward L. Individual differences. Psychological bulletin. 1918.)) | ||
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+ | [[http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Thorndike/education.htm|Thorndike, E. The Contribution of Psychology to Education. The Journal of Educational Psychology, 1, 5-12. 1910.]] | ||
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+ | [[http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Thorndike/Animal/index.htm|Thorndike, E. Animal Intelligence. 1911.]] | ||
Thorndike, E. Educational Psychology: The Psychology of Learning. New York: Teachers College Press. 1913. | Thorndike, E. Educational Psychology: The Psychology of Learning. New York: Teachers College Press. 1913. |