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Meaningful reception learning is a learning theory using advance organizers (AO) that emphasizes the deductive thinking process. AO is introduced prior to learning and it is a general and abstract concept that organizes the learning that follows. Our study group has clarified that charts and models can be used as AO.
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Kawakami, S., Watanabe, K., Matsumoto, A. (2012). Development of Meaningful Reception Learning in Japan. In: Kim, M., Diong, C.H. (eds) Biology Education for Social and Sustainable Development. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-927-5_39
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