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VanLehn, Kurt; Zhang, Lishan; Burleson, Winslow; Girard, Sylvie; Hidago-Pontet, Yoalli – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2017
This project aimed to improve students' learning and task performance using a non-cognitive learning companion in the context of both a tutor and a meta-tutor. The tutor taught students how to construct models of dynamic systems and the meta-tutor taught students a learning strategy. The non-cognitive learning companion was designed to increase…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Learning Strategies, Nonverbal Communication, High School Students
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Graesser, Arthur C.; McNamara, Danielle S.; VanLehn, Kurt – Educational Psychologist, 2005
It is well-documented that most students do not have adequate proficiencies in inquiry and metacognition, particularly at deeper levels of comprehension that require explanatory reasoning. The proficiencies are not routinely provided by teachers and normal tutors so it is worthwhile to turn to computer-based learning environments. This article…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Metacognition, Learning Strategies, Intelligent Tutoring Systems