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Pilcher, Jobeth – Educational Research Quarterly, 2015
Ah ha moments are often mentioned in education literature. These moments are suggested to be a powerful aspect of learning, yet limited research is present regarding this topic. Ah ha learning moments have also not been defined in the education literature, resulting in the likelihood that each educator and learner may have differing definitions.…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Comprehension, Intuition, Definitions
Boyd, James L. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this quasi-experimental quantitative study was to investigate whether online interactive simulations would provide a positive improvement in learners' ability to apply critical thinking skills in a dangerous work environment. The course in which an improvement in critical thinking skills was the target outcome was a course which…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Retention (Psychology), Online Courses, Training
Peifer, Nancy – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this study was to contribute to the academic discussion regarding the validity of Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory through focusing on the validity of an important construct embedded in the theory, that of congruence between instructional style and preferred MI style for optimal learning. Currently there is insufficient empirical…
Descriptors: Multiple Intelligences, Psychometrics, Test Construction, Program Validation