This bibliography was designed to assist psychology instructors in incorporating active learning strategies into their courses. The document contains articles that describe specific techniques that should help students to become more involved in learning about psychology than traditional lecture methods allow. The bibliography was prepared by…

This handbook and companion workbook were developed to help faculty members at Red Deer College incorporate learning skills objectives into the curriculum. The handbook consists of two learning modules, each including statements of objectives, lists of learning activities, and information sheets. Module 1: defines learning skills as strategies…

This subject bibliography on simulations and games in education is composed of three parts. First there is an index of the 60 categories covered--e.g., Administrator Education, Exceptional Children, Physical Education, Teacher Education. Next there is an overview or short description of each of the 60 categories. Finally, there is the bibliography…

This biblography presents 187 citations on the topic of homework. Material was located in five general areas: (1) books; (2) viewpoint articles; (3) empirical research; (4) experimental research; and (5) various reviews of homework literature. The range of topics covered in the bibliography include such subjects as parental involvement in…

Presents an overview of the 1994 National History Day project and its theme, "Geography in History: People, Places, Time." Includes a list of suggested History Day topics linked to broad historical themes. Provides a 17-item bibliography of resources for students working on History Day projects. (CFR)

Metacognition refers to the ability of learners to be aware of and monitor their learning processes. Cognitive skills are those needed to perform a task, whereas metacognitive skills are necessary to understand how it was performed. Metacognitive skills are generally divided into two types: self-assessment (the ability to assess one's own…