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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 (CAVD). In his own words, //whatever exists at all exists in some amount.//((Thorndike, Edward L. Individual differences. Psychological bulletin. 1918.)) | + | Guided by the principle that "//whatever exists at all exists in some amount//"((Thorndike, Edward L. Individual differences. Psychological bulletin. 1918.))Thorndike has introduced a number of tests of knowledge and intelligence. His //CAVD// (completion, arithmetic, vocabulary and directions) test set the major principles and standards of modern intelligence tests. |
| ===== What is the practical meaning of connectivism? ===== | ===== What is the practical meaning of connectivism? ===== | ||
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