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Keefe, James W. – 1991
Learning style is the foundation of successful teaching and teaching for thinking. The recent conceptualization of the brain as a complex system for processing and storing information can be meaningful to educators. Too many schools, however, rely on a rather mechanistic approach to learning. Future school administrators must be taught to…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, High School Students
Download full textFeurzeig, Wallace; And Others – 1987
The scientific and technical publications summarized in this report describe research on intelligent instructional systems sponsored by the Personnel and Training Research Programs, Psychological Sciences Division, of the Office of Naval Research. Abstracts of the following papers are presented: (1) "Understanding Reflective Problem…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
Jones, Beau Fly, Ed.; And Others – 1987
This collection of essays focuses on the "strategic teaching" model of cognitive instruction, a model which makes clear the complex thinking process that teaching is, highlights the importance of the teaching/learning connection, and aims at enabling all types of students to become successful learners. The papers consider the varied levels at…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Development
Reder, Lynne M.; And Others – 1985
To examine the role of elaborations in learning a procedural skill (i.e., using a personal computer) from an instructional text, 88 members of the Carnegie-Mellon University community (students, faculty, and staff members) participated in two experiments. Experimental sessions consisted of a reading period followed by a task performance period in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing
Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1993
Presents a National Council for the Social Studies position paper. Describes a vision of K-12 social studies teaching and learning to develop levels of social understanding and civic efficacy essential for participatory citizenship. Advocates curriculum content and teaching methods that are relevant, challenging, and active. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Fellenz, Robert A.; Conti, Gary J. – 1989
The focus of the adult education field is shifting to adult learning. Current trends are the continued development of the concepts of andragogy and self-directed learning, increased emphasis on learning how to learn, and real-life learning. Cognitive psychology is influencing work in adult learning. The concept of intelligence as it relates to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Processes
