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Hung, Woei – Australian Journal of Education, 2014
Intentional learning occurs in formal and informal settings throughout an individual's life time. Intentional learning can be deemed as an ideal learning process where all the necessary elements for achieving a goal of effective learning are in place and in order. Intentional learners take an active role in and responsibility for their own…
Descriptors: Intentional Learning, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Student Role
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Lee, Chwee Beng; Rooney, Paul; Parada, Roberto H. – Australian Journal of Education, 2014
The intent of this paper is to suggest the dimensions of intentional learning and identify the key cognitive benefits of systems modeling with regard to intentional learning through a review of related studies. The authors propose that intentional learning occurs when learners realize the need for refining their conceptual understanding, relate…
Descriptors: Intentional Learning, Systems Approach, Metacognition, Epistemology
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Black, Paul; McCormick, Robert; James, Mary; Pedder, David – Research Papers in Education, 2006
This paper stems from the ESRC TLRP Learning How to Learn--in Classrooms, Schools and Networks Project, and explores how Assessment for Learning (AfL) relates, conceptually, to learning how to learn (LHTL). The term LHTL was intended to draw attention to a primary focus on learning practices, and we have related the processes of AfL to LHTL. A…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Problem Solving, Intentional Learning, Learning Theories
Dunlap, Joanna C.; Grabinger, Scott – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2003
Several instructional features facilitate the development of metacognitive and self-directed learning skills, and disposition to lifelong learning: student autonomy, responsibility, and intentionality; intrinsically motivating activities; enculturation; discourse and collaboration among learners; and reflection. Describes and presents examples of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cooperative Learning, Instructional Design, Intentional Learning
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Vermunt, Jan D. – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1995
Shows the effects of a tutorial program for college students using process-oriented instruction. Process-oriented instruction combines domain-specific knowledge with teaching thinking strategies. Tutorials included a diagnostic learning style instrument and learning guides. Evaluation questionnaires and exam scores both indicated improved study…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Feedback
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Scheurman, Geoffrey; Newman, Fred M. – Social Education, 1998
Describes criteria for authentic intellectual achievement in social studies, as well as the assessment and instruction tasks necessary to achieve these criteria. Emphasizes the importance of the construction of knowledge, disciplined inquiry, and the development of qualities of reasoning that have value outside school. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Theories
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Davis, Martha; Hult, Richard E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Investigates the efficiency of a novel addition to the routine of note taking, writing brief summaries of the lecture material during four-minute breaks within the lecture. A group of students wrote three sets of summaries during a 21-minute lecture and showed significant improvement in understanding over other groups. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Higher Education, Intentional Learning, Learning Activities
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Sweidel, Gabriele B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Recounts a portfolio writing assignment designed to help students develop better study skills, increase metacognitive awareness, and use self-reflection to evaluate their performance during the semester. Students completed surveys and journal entries assessing their strategies for reading and studying, as well as, performance goals, emotional…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cognitive Ability, Educational Objectives, Educational Psychology
Dunlap, Joanna C. – 1997
In a climate of rapid change, increasing innovation, and proliferating knowledge, lifelong learning is an important educational objective. Lifelong learning skills need to be developed if educators intend for their students to stay current in their fields. Staying abreast of new innovations, research, techniques, and information is a prerequisite…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Decision Making, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Dunlap, Joanna C. – 1998
Influenced by generative and intentional learning environment strategies and tools, a World Wide Web-based tool has been developed to empower learners to build their own Web-based Performance Support System (WPSS) to support learning, professional development, and performance within a domain. Enabling learners to develop their own WPSS…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Environment