Merrill's Principles of Instruction

Merrill's Principles of Instruction emphasize effective teaching by focusing on real-world tasks. They suggest that learners acquire knowledge best when they engage in meaningful activities. The principles include demonstrating relevant skills, allowing practice with feedback, connecting new information to prior knowledge, and ensuring learners understand the context. By integrating these elements, instruction becomes more effective, allowing learners to build on what they know and apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing retention and transfer of learning.