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Procedural knowledge
Definition
Knowledge of how to carry out a procedure, perform a task, or solve a problem.
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Learners need opportunities to connect procedural knowledge with conceptual understanding so they can use a procedure flexibly rather than only repeat memorized steps.
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Sources and evidence
- The Science of Remote Learning — How People Learn to Apply Knowledge · PDF p. 8 (direct)