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Direct linkAllert, Heidrun; Richter, Christoph; Nejdl, Wolfgang – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2004
Current cultural, social, and economic trends challenge traditional concepts of learning and lifelong learning. This paper draws on the twofold nature of learning in a knowledge society and explores options for technological support. The concept of Second-Order Learning Objects is introduced as a potential means to foster generative learning.…
Descriptors: Socialization, Lifelong Learning, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedRobinson, Daniel H. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1998
Provides a rationale for the use of graphic organizers (GOs), traces their history and development, reviews 16 studies that have used GOs as text adjuncts, and discusses limitations that have made GO research nonsystematic. Suggests future research should examine and answer how GOs can be constructed for classroom use. (PA)
Descriptors: Educational History, Graphic Organizers, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Parker, Woodroe M.; And Others – Journal of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and Guidance, 1979
Presents an eight-session seminar designed to increase participants' study skills and to redefine participants' self-concepts from those characterized by feelings of inadequacy and frustration to concepts of selves as competent and capable. Learning strategies, two-way communication, learning styles, note making, test taking, vocational planning,…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Black Students, Career Planning, Cognitive Style
Peer reviewedGhaith, Ghazi M. – Journal of Student Centered Learning, 2003
Describes the aim, preparation, and procedures of five cooperative learning activities for educating teachers of English as a foreign language. Reports that the activities integrate content and methodology, motivate student teachers, and maximize communication, reinforcement, and cognitive work. Documents the prospects and problems of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, English (Second Language), Learning Processes
Peer reviewedKelsey, Elin – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
Examines how the aquarium has attempted to move from a transfer view of knowledge to a constructivist approach in its most popular general public program--the killer whale presentation. The process of change that staff underwent is similar to conceptual change processes among learners of science. Describes constructivist strategies of conceptual…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Aquariums, Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Style
Download full textGrauer, Stuart – 1985
Using current mind/brain research, this paper explores the "hidden curriculum" in the contexts of teaching, learning and supervision. It explains ways in which current research on the nature of learning can fit into today's typical, "clinical" teaching techniques. The importance of respecting individual modes of learning is stressed; further to…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Associative Learning, Brain, Cerebral Dominance
