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Download full textNist, Sherrie L.; Holschuh, Jodi Patrick – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 2005
Theories of epistemological beliefs focus on individuals' perceptions about what knowledge is and where knowledge comes from. These beliefs are part of, and may in fact direct, the cognitive processes involved in learning. Research stemming from these theories offers varied explanations as to how beliefs relate to student learning and academic…
Descriptors: Epistemology, Beliefs, Cognitive Processes, Learning Strategies
