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Gagne, Robert M. – Theory into Practice, 1980
In order to ensure the effectiveness of instruction on a new topic, teachers must help students recall prior "prerequisite" learning. The type of learning to be recalled varies with the type of learning outcome expected. (RJG)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Individual Instruction, Intellectual Development, Learning Processes

Webb, Patricia Kimberley – Theory into Practice, 1980
The educational implications of Piaget's concept of intelligence provide a framework for the application of theory to educational practice. The uniqueness of individual learning is compared to stage-based teaching. Social interaction is viewed as one of the major forces in cognitive development. (JN)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages