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Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali Salmani – Online Submission, 2012
This paper claims that the current theories of Self-regulated learning (SRL) are short-sighted. The author provides a comprehensive, but brief, overview of SRL which addresses such issues as (a) SRL processes, (b) SRL strategies, (c) compartments of SRL, (d) theories of SRL, (e) agency in SRL, and (f) models of SRL. He then presents a new model…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Models, Educational Theories, Learning Processes
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Pritchard, Duncan – Journal of Philosophy of Education, 2013
A certain conception of the relevance of virtue epistemology to the philosophy of education is set out. On this conception, while the epistemic goal of education might initially be promoting the pupil's cognitive success, it should ultimately move on to the development of the pupil's cognitive agency. A continuum of cognitive agency is described,…
Descriptors: Epistemology, Educational Philosophy, Educational Objectives, Cognitive Ability
Shaughnessy, Michael F.; Yan, Juchao – Educational Technology, 2015
In this regular feature of "Educational Technology," Michael F. Shaughnessy and Juchao Yan present their interview with Robert Talbert, Associate Professor, Mathematics Department, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan. Their interview centered around thirteen questions that professor Talbert provided enlightening responds…
Descriptors: Interviews, Educational Technology, Instructional Leadership, Technology Uses in Education
Athanases, Steven – Leadership, 2012
As teachers, schools and school leaders work to better prepare California's culturally and linguistically diverse students, methods for doing so vary widely. One approach prioritizes safe spaces, welcoming environments, well-structured routines--school and classroom culture features essential for students' well-being. A second key priority, often…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Culturally Relevant Education
Salisbury, David F.; And Others – Journal of Instructional Development, 1985
Summarizes strategies and recommendations included in various prominent instructional theories (behaviorism, Gagne and Briggs' events of instruction, component display theory, cognitive research, and Keller's motivational-design) to provide guidelines for designing the practice component of instruction. (MBR)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classification, Drills (Practice), Guidelines
West, Leonard J. – 1980
Teachers and teacher educators seem to be little aware of some major concepts about instruction that provide important insights into the central requirements for learning. A common misconception is that motivation has to do with wanting or desiring. It is instead attention to stimuli that is influenced by two powerful agents--(1) suspense,…
Descriptors: Achievement, Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Career Education
Skruber, Richard – 1982
Self-directed learning is more appropriate than teacher-directed learning for adult students in colleges and universities. In a self-directed learning environment, students collaborate with the teacher in determining the skills to be learned in the course and form teams needed to carry out work to learn the skills. One learner-oriented model is…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Behavioral Objectives
Kember, David; Murphy, David – Educational Technology, 1990
Discusses limitations of current instructional design theory and suggests new approaches that should be emphasized. Constructivist theories of learning in cognitive psychology are described, research into student learning is reviewed, and the systems approach is discussed in conjunction with the use of objectives. (47 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Theories, Educational Trends
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Greenhow, Christine – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2008
The recent editorial in this journal by Bull et al. ("Connecting Informal and Formal Learning Experiences in the Age of Participatory Media" Vol 8, Iss 2) discussed the challenges of bridging formal learning practices and informal learning opportunities within the context of today's Web-enhanced world. In this commentary, Christine…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Conventional Instruction, Influence of Technology, Behavioral Objectives
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Tennyson, Robert D.; Rasch, Mariana – Instructional Science, 1988
Presents a model of instructional design which links cognitive learning theory and instructional prescriptions. Topics discussed include knowledge types and knowledge acquisition; memory system components; learning time; learning objectives, including skills, cognitive strategies, and creative processes; instructional methods that relate to…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction
Wilson, Brent G.; Tessmer, Martin – 1990
This paper reports on an empirical study of educators' perceptions of learning concepts, reviews the cognitive learning literature, and argues for an expanded view of conceptual knowledge and its role in education and training. The report begins with discussions of changing views of concept learning and declarative and procedural components of…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Behavioral Objectives, Classification, Concept Formation
Kirkhorn, Judith – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Discusses motivation based on adult learning conditions, and suggests appropriate motivation plans for leaders and trainers that will enhance performance. The steps to develop motivation plans include assessing current thinking on motivation and reinforcement options; objectively describing expected behaviors; and developing motivational…
Descriptors: Administration, Adult Learning, Attitude Change, Behavior Change
Irish, Gladys H. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1980
Although decision making should be shared between teachers and learners, teachers should take a leadership role in establishing learning objectives, organizing learning activities, and maintaining a positive social environment for learning. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Behavioral Objectives, Decision Making
Berkowitz, Robert F. – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1993
Discussion of how school library media specialists can fulfill the mission stated in "Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs" focuses on responsiveness to the concerns of school administrators. Topics addressed include impacts on student learning; learner outcomes and performance objectives; measures of…
Descriptors: Administrators, Behavioral Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Davis, Scott R.; Frost, Alan – 1985
This paper contains a concise summary of the theory and practice of competency-based education, especially as it applies to adult education. The paper first defines competency-based education (CBE) and details the assumptions on which CBE is based. It then lists the critical components for effective CBE and cites the advantages of using a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy, Behavioral Objectives
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