Identifies, in a case study, a gifted student who, in consideration of previous academic achievement, should be performing exceptionally well, but has a four-year history of withdrawing from and failing courses, avoids studying, and occasionally rallies at the 11th hour for an average performance. Proposes a learner-centered intervention, in a…

Recommends the use of an instructional strategy that is ideal for examining students' conceptions of the nature of science. Defines cooperative controversy as a situation in which one person's ideas, information, conclusions, theories, or opinions are incompatible with those of another. (DDR)

Physicians (n=366) described how they gained knowledge or skill to solve a recent clinical problem: 47.8% reading; 33% consultation/referral; 18.9% formal continuing medical education (CME). They were more likely to select formal CME when the problem required more technical expertise or communication ability. (SK)

Tested the learning preferences of 1252 vocational education and training (VET) learners using the Canfield Learning Styles Inventory. Results indicate that VET learners prefer dependent learning rather than self-directed learning, and learning through observation and direct experience. Discusses the preparedness of VET learners for flexible…

Provides a conceptual model for a Web-based Knowledge Construction Support System (KCSS) that helps learners acquire factual knowledge and supports the construction of new knowledge through individual internalization and collaboration with other people. Considers learning communities, motivation, cognitive styles, learning strategies,…

Examines situations from the viewpoint of how a solver sees a mathematics problem situation to obtain some insights into the kinds of activities that help solvers overcome states where they get stuck. Discusses the importance of investigating problem situations and gathering information about them and the relationship between such activities and…

Discusses the need for training in manufacturing and high-tech industries to keep up with the rapid changes taking place in operating technologies. Topics include the six standards of training evaluation; employee satisfaction; learning how to learn; quality improvement; front-end analysis; justifications for implementing retraining; and trainee…

Older adults (n=55) were divided into 2 groups: 1 group received preadjunct questions before viewing a blood pressure video; the second viewed the video only. A recall test immediately and seven days later revealed no significant differences, although the control group had slightly higher mean scores. Amount of cognitive resources to process…

Asserts that the numerous advantages of interweaving drama into education are not being fully utilized. Inspired by Foucalt, it is this paper's intent to unmask the discursive practices inherent in drama as they occur in education. Power relations are revealed. Subjects are exposed. Strategies are unraveled. Resistance to controlling ideology and…

Describes the development of a Learning and Teaching Conference at the University of Brighton; discusses the value of the conference as a staff development initiative and for disseminating good practice and raising the profile of learning and teaching; reports on feedback from participants; and reflects on experiences of running the conference.…

Reports on a study by the Higher Education Funding Council for England of the extent to which institutional learning and teaching strategies were being used in English higher education. Responses of 116 institutions showed considerable variation in the extent to which they had developed a strategic approach to learning and teaching. (SLD)

Underpinning the use of old or new learning technologies is what a learner has to do to process information effectively. A learner-centered approach should connect learning strategies (orientation, management, information processing, evaluation of outcomes) to learning technologies. (SK)

Highlights key issues from the chapters in this volume. Presents 11 themes for strategic thinking about learning technologies: ownership, reality checks, self-assessment, legitimation, responsibilities, development of people before technology, access, advisers, diversity, critical questioning, and elegance. (SK)

Describes how to gain optimal learning in the classroom by activating different parts of the brain. Neural systems fatigue very quickly and need to rest. Only a few minutes of factual lecture can be tolerated before the brain seeks other stimuli. The most effective presentation must move back and forth through interrelated neural systems, weaving…

Argues that mnemonic strategies are simple but powerful techniques essential for teachers of special needs students, as they not only can help students recall information, but more importantly, can assist students to remember and apply intellectual processes. (SR)