Possible
Misconceptions about the Cone7
Conclusions
Conclusions
7From
Dale, 1969, p. 133
Our understanding of the Cone of
Experience, moreover, will remind us of a fundamental principle for our
teaching: We do not use any one medium of communication in
isolation. Rather, we use many instructional materials to help the
student conceptualize his experience so that he can deal with
it effectively.
The Cone suggests that concept development can proceed from experiences with any specific
instructional material.
It often follows, then, that the more numerous and varied the media we employ, the richer and more secure
will be the concepts we develop. Well-chosen instructional materials of various kinds can provide a variety of experiences
that enhance the learning of a given subject for any student
at any given point in his continuing development.