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1-define meaningful learning discuss the three components of meaningful learning, discuss the importance of prior knowledge in meaningful learning?
2- define critical thinking. discuss the four mechanisms involved in critical thinking?
3-discuss two similarities and two differences between vygotsky's and piaget's theory of cognitive development?
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COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
Meaningful Learning
Meaningful learning refers to a scenario where information or facts are fully understood
by an individual who is capable of knowing exactly how those facts relate to other stored facts.
There are three components of meaningful learning; the learner's relevant prior knowledge,
meaningful material and the learner's choice to use meaningful learning strategies. Prior
knowledge is important in meaningful learning because when a student has prior knowledge of a
particular topic, it becomes easier for him to relate that knowledge to his own experiences and
learn better. Prior knowledge also gives the student the ability to comprehend the information
he/she rec...
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