Merrill's first principles of education

M. David Merril

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

Merrill, M. D. (2002). First principles of instruction. Educational Technology Research and Development, 50(3), 43-59. Retrieved, nov 2011 from mdavidmerrill.com