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Hartman, JudithAnn R.; Dahm, Donald J.; Nelson, Eric A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
Studies in cognitive science have verified that working memory (where the brain solves problems) can manipulate nearly all elements of knowledge that can be recalled automatically from long-term memory, but only a few elements that have not previously been well memorized. Research in reading comprehension has found that "lecture notes with…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, High Schools, Secondary School Science, Undergraduate Study
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Roman, Harry T. – Tech Directions, 2008
Invention is a natural part of the human condition. It does not exist outside everyday activities, and it certainly does not come like a bolt out of the blue. The prepared mind, as always, is favored for success. Setting the stage for invention is as important as carrying it out. Good corporate leaders know this--as does any astute technology…
Descriptors: World Problems, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Memorization
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Carney, Russell N.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
This article discusses the use of mnemonic techniques in helping students acquire new information and apply that information in problem-solving situations. It outlines common academic learning problems and the dynamics of mnemonic strategies and applies the strategies to remembering definitions, factual information, processes, functions, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Learning Problems, Learning Strategies
Rafoth, Mary Ann; DeFabo, Leonard – 1990
This monograph reviews the research findings related to study skills and provides a limited number of examples. The monograph emphasizes the relationship of information processing theory to effective teaching and learning, and details the growth of interest in metacognition. It reviews existing programs that teach study skills and discusses the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Study, Information Processing
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Van Devender, Evelyn M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Describes three activities that the teacher can employ to help students develop thinking skills through mathematics instruction: (1) memorization using the technique of chunking; (2) higher order thinking with magic squares; and (3) predicting games. Identifies eight facets of the teacher's role in promoting thinking skills. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Discovery Processes
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Capps, Kline; Vocke, David E. – OAH Magazine of History, 1991
Suggests that defining critical thinking as assessing authenticity, accuracy, and worth of knowledge claims and arguments also describes the historian's role. Recommends teaching students history in such a way as to necessitate higher level thinking skills. Argues that the writing process helps because it requires evaluation of existing data and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Discussion (Teaching Technique)