- It is a subset of explicit knowledge
- Declarative knowledge involves knowing
what is - It is about facts and information regarding events, ideas, or objects.
- This knowledge is often the starting point in learning processes, providing the foundational information on which other knowledge is built.
- Factual knowledge - terminologies, basic elements and other listable knowledge and Concepts
Examples: Knowing that Paris is the capital of France, that water freezes at 0°C, or that 2 + 2 equals 4.
Focus: The emphasis is on the understanding and recall of facts and concepts. Focuses solely on factual information and the ability to state or declare something