Examines the language-learning strategies employed by 58 bilingual primary school-aged children. Also investigated whether the types of language-learning strategies used by these learners are moderated by whether they were born in Australia, the cultural group in which they belong, whether they had received English-as-a-Second-Language help, and…

Reports on a case study of meaningful science learning in two African-American female high school students. Finds that complex cultural factors that permit cognitive passivity, confidence-without-competence, and attention to behavior over learning contribute to cognitive disengagement and ultimately to the blocking of intentional, meaningful…

Briefly reviews current understandings of learning that have direct implications for teaching practice, and includes references to other work that may be useful. Discusses five general topics: multiple domains of competence (multiple intelligences); socioemotional factors in cognitive processes; collaborative learning; pathways to competence; and…

Undertakes a study to evaluate second-language learning with a videodisc named "Vi-Conte." Presents the research methodology as well as analyses of 78 learners' navigational patterns, strategies, gains in vocabulary items, changes in attitude, and global evaluation of the videodisc. Makes suggestions for the development of…

Compares the effectiveness of multimedia and traditional classes. Results show that (1) students in both classes did not differ on abilities before enrollment; (2) students in the multimedia class averaged higher examination scores; and (3) there are no consistent patterns between learning preferences and final examination scores in either case.…

Discusses challenges and possible approaches to using compressed video in a course, based on the author's observations of students at a "distance" site during a history course that used this technology. Finds that both technological and pedagogical problems need to be addressed to make a course using this technology the equal of a…

A study investigated the effectiveness of a program designed to prepare 12 Israeli adults with physical disabilities for autonomous and independent life in the community. Results found that it was possible to enhance participants' autonomy based on a systematic program that included development of group cohesiveness along with development of…

Describes strategies being developed at the University of Strathclyde in response to the Dearing Report of a learning society in which communication and information technology is central to students' learning. Topics include the future of higher education; staff development; student development; infrastructure development; and barriers to the…

This article describes a cognitive strategy, PEP (Person, Event, Place), designed to enhance middle school students' comprehension of social studies texts. The PEP strategy is intended to help teachers scaffold the reading and writing experiences of at-risk students. Evaluation indicated a significant increase in reading comprehension for all…

Narrates the lessons learned from special education students in the classroom that may help teachers re-ignite their student's natural curiosity and creativity by relying upon educational methods that were more natural to the American Indian students. Also looks at how technology integrates culture with curriculum and empowers students and…

This study identifies how self-regulated learning strategies that learners already have are related to the effectiveness of learning with a computer-networked hypermedia learning environment. Data from seventh graders are analyzed to see how metacognitive, cognitive, and motivational strategies influenced achievement. Discusses implications for…

Defines inquiry, a student-centered discovery process, and introduces Pathways to Knowledge(TM), an information process model that provides stages and strategies for anyone interested in gathering, using, and evaluating information. Describes the six stages of Pathways: Appreciation, Presearch; Search; Interpretation; Communication; and…

Proposes ELITE (Everyone Learning with Information Technology) Schools as one remedy to transform schooling for children in special education, particularly institutionally-placed foster care children, many of whom are minority youths. Compares ELITE Schools with other school reform models and discusses technological, psychological, ideological,…

Includes two responses to Charles Martell's article on discontinuities and the future of libraries. Highlights include the changing role of librarians when the library as a place will be less important; political and economic influences; institutional changes that will affect academic libraries; and changing student learning styles. (LRW)

Discusses ways in which a teacher can mislead students by adopting the wrong strategy when answering an unexpected student question. Presents a scheme for addressing unexpected questions and illustrates it with examples. (Author/WRM)