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The learning demand refers to the difference between the target knowledge and understanding set out in a curriculum  for a specific group of learners, and their current level of knowledge and understanding. (The term was introduced by John Leach and Phil Scott.)

 

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.