Merrill's first principles of education

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M. David Merril

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  1. The demonstration principle

    Learning is promoted when learners observe a demonstration

  2. The application principle

    Learning is promoted when learners apply the new knowledge

  3. The activation principle

    Learning is promoted when learners activate prior knowledge or experience

  4. The integration principle:

    Learning is promoted when learners integrate their new knowledge into their everyday world

  5. The task-centered principle

    Learning is promoted when learners engage in a task-centered instructional strategy

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