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Ground every abstract concept in at least three concrete…
Ground every abstract concept in at least three concrete examples from different domains to enable pattern recognition and transfer.
Why This Is a Principle
This principle follows from axioms about dual coding (Dual Coding Theory: Verbal and Visual Channels), embodied grounding (Abstraction Requires Grounding), and situated cognition (Concepts Are Situated Simulations, Not Abstract Definitions). It prescribes a specific practice for making abstractions usable. The lesson discusses Gentner's research on comparison and abstraction as evidence.