Structural Knowledge

by Jonassen, David H.; Beissner, Katherine; Yacci, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780805813609
• ISBN10: 0805813608
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-05-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book introduces the concept of a hypothetical type of knowledge construction -- referred to as structural knowledge -- that goes beyond traditional forms of information recall to provide the bases for knowledge application. Assuming that the validity of the concept is accepted, the volume functions as a handbook for supporting the assessment and use of structural knowledge in learning and instructional settings. It's descriptions are direct and short, and its structure is consistent. Almost all of the chapters describe a technique for representing and assessing structural knowledge acquisition, conveying knowledge structures through direct instruction, or providing learners with strategies that they may use to acquire structural knowledge. These chapters include the following sections in the same sequence: * description of the technique and its theoretical or conceptual rationale * examples and applications * procedures for development and use * effectiveness -- learner interactions and differences, and advantages and disadvantages * references to the literature. The chapters are structured to facilitate access to information as well as to illuminate comparisons and contrasts among the techniques.

Table of Contents

Preface	viii
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL KNOWLEDGE	1	(20)
Structural Knowledge: Description, Rationale, and Assumptions	3	(18)
PART II: REPRESENTING/ASSESSING STRUCTURAL KNOWLEDGE	21	(76)
Eliciting Knowledge Through
Word Association Proximities	25	(12)
Similarity Ratings	37	(8)
Card Sorts	45	(8)
Representing Structural Knowledge Through
Tree Construction Task	53	(8)
Dimensional Representations (Cognitive Maps)	61	(12)
Link Weighted Network Representations: Pathfinder Nets	73	(10)
Tree Representations: Ordered Tree Technique	83	(6)
Verbal Tests	89	(8)
PART III: CONVEYING STRUCTURAL KNOWLEDGE	97	(104)
Implicit Methods for Conveying Structural Knowledge Through
Content Structures	101	(14)
Elaboration Theory	115	(10)
Frames & Slots	125	(10)
Explicit Methods for Conveying Structural Knowledge Through
Semantic Maps	135	(10)
Causal Interaction Maps	145	(10)
Concept Maps	155	(10)
Graphic Organizers/Structured Overviews	165	(8)
Cross Classification Tables	173	(6)
Semantic Features Analysis	179	(10)
Advance Organizers	189	(12)
PART IV: STRUCTURAL KNOWLEDGE LEARNING STRATEGIES:	201	(54)
Pattern Notes	205	(8)
Spider Maps	213	(8)
Frame Games	221	(10)
Networks	231	(12)
Node Acquisition and Integration Technique	243	(12)
Author Index	255	(4)
Subject Index	259