Learning: Theory and Research
Here you will find brief accounts of leading theories and recent research about how students learn. With a research-based understanding of how students learn, you will be better able to focus your teaching efforts.
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Neuroscience and How Students Learn
What neuroscience tells us about how students learn. Based on a talk by Daniela Kaufer (Integrative Biology).
Cognitive Science: Memory and Learning
Key points from talks given by Arthur Shimamura and John Kihlstrom, professors in the Department of Psychology.
Anthropology: Situated Learning in Communities of Practice
Key learning principles from talks given by Jean Lave (Geography) and Rosemary Joyce (Anthropology).
Psychology: Motivation and Learning
Research in the field of psychology can help GSIs better motivate their students. Based on a talk by Martin Covington (Psychology).
Education: Organizing the Learning Process
Strategies for helping students effectively organize and mobilize their learning. Based on a talk by Lawrence Lowery (Education).
Education: Learning to Think in a Discipline
Students learn best when teachers explain and teach discipline-specific skills. Based on a talk by Alan Schoenfeld (Education).