Another Look at Learning Theory for the Social Studies.

Rockler, Michael J.

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Another Look at Learning Theory for the Social Studies

Rockler, Michael J.

Social Studies, 65, 7, 314-317, Dec 74

The author analyzes the traditional, theoretical-behavioral, and theoretical-cognitive field learning theories. Since there is no general theory of learning agreed upon by all practitioners, the author develops a set of working principles to guide the working social studies teacher. (DE)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cognitive Processes, Conditioning, Educational Objectives, Educational Psychology, Learning, Learning Theories, Rote Learning, Social Studies

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