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Tenney, Kristin; Poulsen Stringer, Brinley; LaTona-Tequida, Talia; White, Isabel – Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 2023
The concept of literacy is relevant in many areas of life, both inside and out of the classroom. With science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) being fast-growing fields, STEM literacy in particular holds an important place in today's education system and beyond. While there is not a single definition for STEM literacy, it is impacted by…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Learning Theories, Literacy, Information Processing
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Sternberg, Robert J. – Journal of Intelligence, 2022
This article discusses the issues of the basic processes underlying intelligence, considering both historical and contemporary perspectives. The attempt to elucidate basic processes has had, at best, mixed success. There are some problems with pinpointing the underlying basic processes of intelligence, both in theory and as tested, such as what…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Individual Differences, Cognitive Processes, Holistic Approach
Sampson, James P., Jr.; Osborn, Debra S.; Bullock-Yowell, Emily; Lenz, Janet G.; Peterson, Gary W.; Reardon, Robert C.; Dozier, V. Casey; Leierer, Stephen J.; Hayden, Seth C. W.; Saunders, Denise E. – Online Submission, 2020
The primary purpose of this paper is to introduce essential elements of cognitive information processing (CIP) theory, research, and practice as they existed at the time of this writing. The introduction that follows describes the nature of career choices and career interventions, and the integration of theory, research, and practice. After the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Information Processing, Learning Theories, Career Choice
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Swiderski, Suzanne M. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2011
High school teachers who engage students through active learning in their classrooms can more fully understand this instructional practice by examining the theories and strategies underlying the cognitive perspective of educational psychology, which addresses the development of knowledge in the individual mind. Two theoretical explanations,…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Active Learning, Learner Engagement, Teacher Student Relationship
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Johnson, Wendell G. – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2008
Many libraries offer for-credit courses that intend to foster information literacy. These courses will be strengthened if the librarian as instructor has a familiarity with learning theory. This article suggests that Robert Gagne's "Nine Events of Instruction," based on information processing theory, can provide support to bibliographic…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Information Literacy, Information Processing, Library Instruction
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Reid, Norman – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2008
Around 1960, there were quite radical changes in emphasis in many countries in school chemistry education, with subsequent changes in many university courses. Considerable research was undertaken to explore the learning problems students were reporting and the common thread underlying became apparent: it related to the way humans process new…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Horn, Robert E. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1992
Describes Information Mapping, a methodology for the analysis, organization, sequencing, and presentation of information and explains three major parts of the method: (1) content analysis, (2) project life-cycle synthesis and integration of the content analysis, and (3) sequencing and formatting. Major criticisms of the methodology are addressed.…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Criticism, Information Management, Information Processing
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Herron, J. Dudley – Journal of Chemical Education, 1985
Suggests a model of human cognition by describing similarities between human and electronic computers. This model might guide the development of software so that it is sufficiently powerful and flexible to be of value to human computers as they construct new knowledge in chemistry. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Computer Software
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Goodson, Ludy A. – 2000
This paper proposes a model for teaching and learning complex thinking skills developed from a synthesis of theories and research. The model functions like a concept map or a graphic organizer with five major components, each discussed in this paper: (1) presence of complex authentic life situations within a context; (2) activation and execution…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Critical Thinking, Information Networks, Information Processing
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Allison, Scott T. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes a strategy for sustaining student attention and systematic information processing in a college-level psychology class. Outlines how absurdities are embedded in daily instruction for students to detect. Maintains that student interest and discussion levels were increased by this approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Dissonance, Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Heuristics
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Griffin, Linda L.; Brooker, Ross; Patton, Kevin – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2005
Time and acceptance are criterion often used to measure the legitimacy and worth of an idea. Two decades have passed since the first publications that introduced Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) as a means to conceptualize games teaching and learning. For over two decades various professionals have advocated for TGfU as a sound idea, which…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Research Needs, Information Processing, Teaching Methods
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Pellegrino, James W.; Goldman, Susan R. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
An overview is presented of information processing analyses of knowledge and performance in three areas of the elementary mathematics curriculum: basic addition and subtraction facts, complex procedures such as multicolumn subtraction, and the solution of word problems. Theories of the knowledge associated with "expert" performance are discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Addition, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education
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Cobb, Paul – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1987
Presents a constructivist view of mathematics, mathematics teaching, and mathematics achievement, and differentiates this view as an alternative to the typical traditional perspective of these terms. Discusses the roots of this approach in contemporary information-processing psychology. (TW)
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education