Question

Cone of experience is presented by:

• A. Edgar Dale
• B. Hellen Parkhurst
• C. Benjamin Bloom
• D. W.H. Kilpatrick

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Edgar Dale

Cone of Experience was presented by Edgar Dale.

• It is a visual model that represents different levels of learning experiences, ranging from concrete experiences to more abstract ones.

• Edgar Dale introduced this concept in 1946 as part of his work on the relationship between experience and learning.

• The Cone of Experience categorizes various types of media and methods used in learning, with a focus on the degree of directness and involvement in the experience.

• It emphasizes that learning through hands-on or direct experiences tends to be more effective than passive methods like reading or listening.

The cone typically shows the following hierarchy (from the most concrete to the most abstract):

1. Direct, purposeful experiences (e.g., real-life activities, field trips)

2. Dramatized experiences (e.g., simulations, role-playing)

3. Contrived experiences (e.g., models, mock-ups)

4. Visual symbols (e.g., pictures, illustrations)

5. Verbal symbols (e.g., lectures, written text)

Dale's Cone of Experience suggests that the more directly involved a learner is in the experience, the better their understanding and retention of the material.