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Lyttle, LeighAnne – Online Submission, 2011
This research study tries to understand the information processing model and social learning theory in regards to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to Spanish speakers by using peer teaching methods. This study will examine each theory's concepts and frameworks to better comprehend what teaching methods support English language learning.…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Socialization, Observational Learning, Tutors
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bandura, Albert; And Others – Journal of Research in Personality, 1974
The present study examined the influence of memory codes varying in meaningfulness and retrievability and cumulative rehearsal on retention of observationally learned responses over increasing temporal intervals. (Editor)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Diagrams, Memory, Observational Learning
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Meltzoff, Andrew N. – Child Development, 1988
Investigates ability of nine-month-old infants to imitate simple actions with novel objects. Looks at both immediate and deferred imitation. Findings show that imitation in early infancy can span wide enough delays to be of potential service in social development. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Imitation, Infant Behavior
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Elwell, William C. – Clearing House, 1985
Describes activities designed to help students think critically and to accurately process information. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Stelmach, George E. – 1978
The project described here focused on obtaining basic information on the memory representation of movement stimuli. When a learner makes a simple movement and is later asked to reproduce it, what is abstracted from the first movement that allows accurate reproduction of the second. The underlying assumption of the project was that unless basic…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Feedback, Learning Activities