Focus on Higher-Order Learning

That is, learning that requires something more than a mere strengthening of stimulus-response connections. This type of learning includes interpretation, prediction, justification, and synthesis. It is important to note that this principle refers to the global organization of an entire presentation. Of course, it is still important, within this larger structure, to provide as many opportunities as possible for skill development and positive feedback. Higher-order organizing principles are essential for moving newly learned skills and ideas from short-term to long-term memory.