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Studies in Science Education | 1 |
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Novak, Joseph D. | 1 |
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Novak, Joseph D. – Studies in Science Education, 1978
Reviews the basic precepts of the learning theories of Piaget and Ausubel. Although Piaget is credited for his contributions to educational psychology, the author supports Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning as more significant for future contributions in science and mathematics education. (CP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Processes, Higher Education, Learning Processes