User:Jyothi Rosheni/Linear Learning

Linear Learning
Linear Learning is one of the approach used in Educational Technology, which gives us a proper sequencing of Topics or incidents. for example: Chronological approach, were there is a proper sequencing and arrangement of incidents occurred in past.

Linear Learning is one of the traditional approach in writing books and learning which is followed more than a century, this is most commonly seen in text books, curriculum. were there is a continuity in topic or theme. example: Spiral approach is one of the method of teaching used in subjects like social science at primary level, were the knowledge about a certain theme or topic may be gradually expanded or broadened just like a spiral.this results in continuity of Topics from lower class to the upper class with proper sequencing. even with regards to text books, unless and until we learn the 1st unit, we will not be able to understand the 2nd unit.Because there is no link to prior knowledge on the topic continuity.

So, Linear learning is a step-by-step introduction and explanation of vast topic in a continuous pace or a theme.which is followed in the textbook Index or Content page.

some of the special features of Linear learning include:

 * They analyse the facts by nature
 * They compare and contrast facts in order to understand
 * Learners are usually left-brain learners, were they grasp quickly and analyse
 * Need structure and logical progression.

There are two types of learners: Linear learner and Global Learner

Linear learners need step-by-step exposition to the topic or theme, were they need a specific link in sequencing or flow of information. where as Global learners need a over all picture to understand the relevance of the information presented.they look for sense of direction regarding where the learning is headed.