Reviews existing literature relevant to cognitive issues in training. Discusses the effects of various cognitive attributes, examines the impact of various cognitive training strategies on trainee performance, and addresses methodological issues that have served to limit research activity. (LLL)

Examines how the aquarium has attempted to move from a transfer view of knowledge to a constructivist approach in its most popular general public program--the killer whale presentation. The process of change that staff underwent is similar to conceptual change processes among learners of science. Describes constructivist strategies of conceptual…