Chapter 8. Facts

Guiding Questions

  • How do you identify instances of the Facts learning domain?

  • What strategies are appropriate for presenting content in the Facts learning domain?

  • What sequences are appropriate for practicing content in the Facts learning domain?

Chapter Overview

In this chapter, you will learn about teaching Facts, often considered the most difficult learning domain to teach. Facts are essentially arbitrary associations. For example, "Columbus discovered America in 1492" is a Fact because the date, "1492," is associated with the statement, "Columbus discovered America." Facts are challenging to teach because the learner must memorize the association. With the other learning domains (Concepts, Principles, and Procedures), we can assist ...

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