Educational theories and some terms

Spiral Curricilim

An educational approach where concepts are revisited and built upon over time, allowing students to deepen their understanding and mastery of material.

Scaffolding

This gives help to students as they learn new concepts, gradually decreasing assistance as they gain independence.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals incorporate new information into existing cognitive structures or schemas, facilitating understanding of new concepts.

Accomodation

The process of modifying existing cognitive schemas or structures in response to new information, allowing individuals to understand concepts that do not fit into their current understanding.