Knowing-that and Knowing-how

Abstract

“Knowing that” and “Knowing how”, the distinction between knowing the theory and knowing the application (respectively) is explored in this text as well as the implications of the order in which they are learned. Inductive learning is explained as the “knowing how” leading to the “knowing that”. While deductive learning is explained as the “knowing that” leading to the “knowing how”. There is a critique of deductive learning, in the interest of emphasizing the benefits of inductive learning (specifically successful laboratory experiences). VIRGINIA'S ABSTRACT