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Mack, Lawrie W. – English Quarterly, 1982
Recommends establishing a precise set of terms that deals with the major concepts of the English language to eliminate confusion in student learning. (AEA)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Learning Processes, Relevance (Education), Student Interests
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Evans, Colin – Studies in Higher Education, 1990
The article describes organizing a seminar in the humanities as a "metalogue" where the object of study is both a text and the occasion itself, as well as the conscious analogical relation between the two. Two examples of the seminar as metalogue are offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Humanities, Learning Processes
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Wilson, Jack; Gunning, Dennis – Education 3-13, 1980
The authors suggest that simply by changing the method of questioning, a teacher can change not only the intellectual demands in the classroom, but also the range of thinking strategies that provide for understanding and competence. (KC)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Generalization, Learning Processes
Osburn, Bess – Today's Education, 1978
The relation of reading comprehension and information retention is discussed with emphasis on teaching methods and learning activities. (DS)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Processes, Learning Theories, Reading Comprehension
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Nickerson, Raymond S. – Educational Leadership, 1981
A program to improve student ability to perform intellectually demanding tasks might reasonably focus on four types of objectives: abilities, methods, knowledge, and attitudes. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Assignments, Intellectual Development, Learning Processes, Secondary Education
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Solomon, Avery – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1991
This in-depth examination of a line explores several ways that the infinite nature and finite representation of a line can be perceived. These attempts to understand the nature of the line give insights into the nature of understanding itself. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Geometric Concepts, Learning Processes, Mathematics Education
Marzano, Robert J. – 1983
Concepts, propositions, proposition sets, and process patterns are discussed as elements of a model of language-related basic thinking skills. The term "concept" is defined and illustrated, and a model of concept attainment is briefly described. Illustrations are offered for a set of 430 basic concept clusters intended for use as a…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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Duffy, Gerald G.; Roehler, Laura R. – Educational Leadership, 1986
The subtleties of instruction include interpretation, interaction, and longitudinality. Instructional leaders can help teachers make decisions about how to verbally mediate students' understanding during lessons. Includes references. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Instruction, Instructional Design
Schmelzer, Ronald V.; And Others – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1985
Explains the Integrated Learning Model (ILM), a computer model of information processing which postulates thought patterns during learning and its use in teaching peer tutors about the learning process. Explains the ILM's five phases: preparation, input, processing, storage, and output. Looks at strengths and weaknesses. (DMM)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Learning Processes, Learning Theories, Postsecondary Education
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Gunston-Parks, Cynthia; Thomas, Keith J. – Reading Horizons, 1986
Discusses four classroom writing activities that can be subsumed within the content area learning environment: anticipatory questioning, notetaking, using graphic organizers, and writing summary paragraphs. (FL)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Processes, Prior Learning, Secondary Education
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Stahl, Norman A.; Henk, William A. – Reading Horizons, 1985
Reviews literature on (1) prerequisite skills students should develop prior to learning a textbook-study system, (2) teaching activities undertaken before introducing a system to a class, and (3) recommended procedures for teaching SQ3R. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Reading Instruction
Hatton, Mary – 2000
In order for students to experience science as scientists do, they must learn the skills of inquiry. This paper examines inquiry as a way of learning science and presents strategies to promote inquiry in teaching science. A model of progression of inquiry skills from grades K-2 to 3-5 is presented and the skills are aligned with the Massachusetts…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inquiry, Learning Processes, Science Instruction
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Wagner, Hilmar – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
Briefly presents 20 premises about educators' function and roles in the teaching/learning process. (MLF)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Processes, Learning Theories
Keefe, James W. – Momentum, 1990
Argues that cognitive style diagnosis gives a strong and rational basis to a personalized approach to education. Discusses the relationship between information processing and learning style. Describes the National Association of Secondary School Principals'"Learning Style Profile," which assesses students' perceptual responses, cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, High Schools
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Torrance, E. P.; Rockenstein, Z. L. – Gifted International, 1987
The article reviews the literature on creativity, learning styles, brain studies, teaching technologies, and learning strategies. Although learning styles and strategies differ among individuals, creativity is maximized through use of the fully functioning brain. Teaching suggestions include producing alternative explanations/consequences,…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Creativity
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