Toward a Theory of Cognitive Aptitude for Learning From Instruction.

Snow, Richard E.; Lahman, David F.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Toward a Theory of Cognitive Aptitude for Learning From Instruction.

Snow, Richard E.; Lahman, David F.

Journal of Educational Psychology, v76 n3 p347-76 Jun 1984

This article reviews progress toward the development of a cognitive theory of aptitude for learning and presents descriptive and precriptive goals for aptitude theories. Preliminary hypotheses about the nature of cognitive processes in aptitude for learning from instruction are reviewed. Twelve constituent points of the descriptive theory are presented. (Author/BS)

Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories, Models

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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