Generative Learning

GENERATIVE LEARNING

-Is

the process of constructing links between new and old knowledge, or a personal understanding how new ideas fit into an individuals web of known concepts.

The

mental activity of generative learning appears to be a function of memory.

Generative learning strategies can be broken into four elements:

1.recall-Involves

the learner pulling information from long term memory. 2.Integration-involves the learner to integrating new knowledge with prior knowledge.

3.Organization-involves the learner relating prior knowledge to new ideas and concepts in meaningful ways. 4.Elaboration-involves the connection of new material to information or ideas already in the learner’s mind.