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203)          there has been a clear and supportive relationship between the lectures and other classes

Good understanding requires interconnected knowledge. Building on the existing knowledge, cross-referencing, identifying relevance of knowledge and applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations are part of constructing interconnected knowledge.

·         Hounsell, (1997) outlines the need to “anchor knowledge in a framework of meaning” (p. 244) and cites examples of using tutorials and multimedia to aid the understanding of lecture content.

·         Laurillard (1993) elaborates on the "integrative aspect of learning" (pp.56-58) and maintains that "learning academic knowledge ... requires activities that address and deal with relations" (p. 56).

·         Marton & Ramsden (1988) review and discuss various aspects of learning, including the need to link 'knowing how' and 'knowing what' of a subject.

Hounsell, D. (1997). Understanding teaching and teaching for understanding. In F. Marton & N. Entwistle & D. Hounsell (Eds.), The experience of learning (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press.

Laurillard, D. (1993). Rethinking University Teaching - A framework for the effective use of educational technology. London: Routledge.

Marton, F., & Ramsden, P. (1988). What does it take to improve learning? In P. Ramsden (Ed.), Improving learning: New perspectives. Melbourne: Kogan Page.