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Peer reviewedFrank, Bernard M. – American Educational Research Journal, 1984
Fifty-two field-dependent and 52 field-independent female undergraduates were studied under four study technique conditions using a taped lecture. Analyses of test performance and notes taken by students revealed a significant interaction of cognitive style and study technique. Performance differences and relevance for future notetaking research…
Descriptors: Females, Field Dependence Independence, Higher Education, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedJohnstone, A. H.; Al-Naeme, F. F. – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
The idea of potential and usable processing space is explored, and consequent teaching strategies are discussed. Simultaneous studies of the effect of working memory space and field-dependence on science performance at secondary and tertiary levels are reviewed. How students filter out "signal" from "noise" during various…
Descriptors: Field Dependence Independence, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Lecture Method
Hult, Richard E., Jr.; And Others – 1984
The study examined the encoding function in student note taking in relationship to learning from a university lecture. It was expected that note taking effectiveness would be positively related to learning; and, that the notes of high and low effective note takers would differ significantly. After pretesting, a 551-word lecture on research methods…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis
Peer reviewedRobinson, William R.; Niaz, Mansoor – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
The performance of two groups of chemistry students, one taught using the traditional lecture method and the other interactive, in solving stoichiometry problems is described. The interactive instruction appears more effective for students who are less adept at information processing. The interaction apparently does not challenge better students,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Foreign Countries, Interaction, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedStepans, Joseph; And Others – Science Education, 1988
Compares the effectiveness of two instructional models in bringing about a valid understanding of science concepts in prospective elementary teachers. Describes the two instructional models; an expository model and a learning cycle model. Concludes that college students understandings of science concepts may be improved using a combination of the…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Instructional Design
Kowalski, Robert – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1987
This discussion of teaching methods in higher education in Great Britain focuses on lectures as the dominant method and explores ways to change to more student-centered methods of instruction. A study is described that used interviews and questionnaires to determine teacher and student views on lecture versus discussion formats. (LRW)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Change, Foreign Countries
Download full textAbraham, Michael R.; Renner, John W. – 1983
A learning cycle consists of three phases: exploration; conceptual invention; and expansion of an idea. These phases parallel Piaget's functioning model of assimilation, disequilibrium and accomodation, and organization respectively. The learning cycle perceives students as actors rather than reactors to the environment. Inherent in that…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
